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Stepping Stone 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Npenni Nzoechi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nzoechi is defended easily by Jameson.
Nzoechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.#TD2#
Nzoechi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jameson (0) vs (2) Nzoechi
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jameson defends it well. #SUB2#
Nzoechi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jameson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Nzoechi is keen to just control but Jameson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jameson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Nzoechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson is controlling Nzoechi's posture.#T2#
Jameson is trying to keep Nzoechi in close.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to pass the guard but Jameson is keeping the position.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nzoechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jameson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nzoechi has managed to get both his arms back between Jameson's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzoechi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Jameson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson controls Nzoechi momentarily but Nzoechi frees himself. #SUB#
Jameson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nzoechi defends it easily.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nzoechi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jameson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Nzoechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB#
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard. #SUB#
Jameson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nzoechi defends well.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jameson (0) vs (5) Nzoechi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jameson tries to bench press Nzoechi off him but Nzoechi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nzoechi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nzoechi wants to take a breather but Jameson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nzoechi.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB#
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nzoechi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is working for a submission of some sort.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nzoechi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nzoechi.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nzoechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nzoechi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jameson (4) vs (5) Nzoechi#SUB#
Jameson looking for the RNC.
Nzoechi rolls, trying to escape but Jameson keeps control of the position.
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Jameson won't let him. #T10#
Nzoechi turns into Jameson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (4) vs (7) Nzoechi
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson is trying to control the position but Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzoechi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jameson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nzoechi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jameson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Jameson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Linguini, which made it look bad. #CL#
Linguini forces De Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Linguini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Herrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linguini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alfredo Linguini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linguini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Herrera looking for a takedown. #TD#
Linguini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Herrera uses from the top position. #SUB#
Linguini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Herrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Linguini has managed to lock this one up! Can De Herrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Linguini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfredo Linguini! |
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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 0 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Cahute postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Cahute trying to advance position but Araujo counters by regaining guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Araujo
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Araujo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cahute sees it coming and defends easily.
Cahute is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Araujo trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo is trying to keep Cahute in close.
#SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.#T5#
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Araujo 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo looking to sit in guard and control but Cahute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (7) Araujo
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (6) vs (11) Araujo
Cahute wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7##SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Araujo controlling the position from side mount.
Cahute tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#T8#
Araujo is staying tight to Cahute's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cahute sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute controlling the position for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Araujo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Cahute has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.
Araujo is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Araujo is controlling the pace.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Cahute trying to control here.
Araujo controlling the action here.#T11#
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Araujo 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.
Cahute is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.#T12#
Cahute 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.
Araujo controlling from the top position.
Cahute looking to control.
Araujo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cahute has his foot on Araujo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Araujo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araujo controls the pace.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute 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.#T14#
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute seems keen to control Araujo's posture.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Cahute 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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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 7 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jagonoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Shart
Jagonoy trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart controlling the position.#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jagonoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shart, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is not content to let Jagonoy control the position. #T1#
Shart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (2) Shart
Shart wants to take a breather but Jagonoy is having none of it.
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jagonoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jagonoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (7) vs (2) Shart
Shart pulls Jagonoy in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Jagonoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shart controlling the position.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shart has his foot on Jagonoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jagonoy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jagonoy has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jagonoy 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.
#SUB#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Shart gets full guard.
Shart is trying to keep Jagonoy in close.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Shart pulls Jagonoy in close to prevent any damage.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagonoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagonoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Shart being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shart working a defensive guard but Jagonoy passes into half guard.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jagonoy is working away from the top position though.
Shart is trying is best to control the position here.
Jagonoy trying to control from Shart's half guard. Shart has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
Shart trying to control the position.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #T8#
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Shart is pulling down on Jagonoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Jagonoy, at least for the moment.
Jagonoy trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #T9#
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shart is trying to control the position here. Jagonoy has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Shart tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Jagonoy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thammy Jagonoy!
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Shadrack Sinclair ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sinclair tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes dives in and grabs Sinclair 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.#CL2#
Barnes has Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Sinclair gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sinclair (2) vs (0) Barnes
Sinclair postures up.
#SUB#
Sinclair drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sinclair has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (2) vs (2) Barnes
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is pushing down on Sinclair 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinclair is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sinclair is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Sinclair defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sinclair is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Sinclair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T3#
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Sinclair is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (2) vs (5) Barnes#T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Sinclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sinclair regains half guard.
Sinclair is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (2) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes controlling from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Sinclair 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sinclair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes is looking to work his way around to Sinclair 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sinclair is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Barnes moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sinclair (2) vs (11) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes 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, Sinclair has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Barnes 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, Sinclair has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7#
Barnes trying to control.#SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sinclair is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
#T8#
Barnes has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Sinclair manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Sinclair .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes pulls Sinclair in to control the position. #T9#
Sinclair won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Sinclair 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
#SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sinclair defends it easily.
Sinclair postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinclair defends well.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (4) vs (13) Barnes#T11#
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sinclair throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnes escapes and throws Sinclair 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (4) vs (16) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinclair has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes works to advance to full mount. Sinclair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sinclair (4) vs (18) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Sinclair 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sinclair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes wants to take Sinclair 's back but he can't do it this time.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sinclair (4) vs (21) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14##SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sinclair showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dirt decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving. #T1#
Sherk is pushing down on Dirt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dirt is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sherk trying to control from Dirt's half guard. Dirt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Sherk
Dirt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it. #SUB2#
Sherk tries for a kimura but Dirt is defending well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dirt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Sherk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dirt is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is refusing to be controlled, as Sherk sits in half guard. #T3#
Dirt trying to hold on to Sherk's head to control him but Sherk postures up.
Sherk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (6) Sherk
Dirt gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sherk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (9) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk working for a submission but Dirt is keeping him at bay.
Dirt tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk fails to advance to Dirt's back. #T5#
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Sherk's attempts to control the action.
Sherk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sherk wants to control the pace but Dirt is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk wants to take Dirt's back here but Dirt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sherk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirt to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (12) Sherk
Sherk is not going to allow Dirt to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Dirt is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sherk is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dirt with him. Dirt is trying to defend but Sherk has an arm under the chin now! Dirt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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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 5 wins and 7 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fulbright shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fulbright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fulbright as he jumps to the side.
Fulbright feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Fulbright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dong's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Fulbright
Fulbright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Fulbright 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Fulbright is proving a slippery customer.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Fulbright from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fulbright controls the pace.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fulbright passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (5) Fulbright
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Fulbright keeps moving and retains side control.
Fulbright slows the pace down. #T2#
Fulbright moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (0) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright prevents Dong from getting the reversal.
Fulbright controlling the position easily from mount.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Fulbright maintains control.
Dong 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: Dong (2) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright is trying to keep Dong in close.
#T3#
Fulbright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fulbright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fulbright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fulbright trying to control the position.
Dong 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. #T4#
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Fulbright.
Fulbright is trying to keep Dong in close.
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is pushing down on Fulbright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fulbright is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Fulbright trying to control here.
Dong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fulbright! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (7) Fulbright
Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away. #T6#
Dong is looking to work his way around to Fulbright's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dong wants to take his opponent's back but instead Fulbright manages to regain half guard.
Dong passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (8) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Fulbright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Dong forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dong (11) vs (7) Fulbright
I really don't envy Fulbright right now.
Fulbright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dong looking for the RNC.
Fulbright trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Fulbright trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fulbright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fulbright turns into Dong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (11) vs (9) Fulbright
Fulbright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulbright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fulbright 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fulbright is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Fulbright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fulbright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fulbright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Dong is staying active underneath Fulbright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong moves into full guard.
Fulbright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (13) vs (9) Fulbright
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fulbright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (13) vs (11) Fulbright
Fulbright trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T12#
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Fulbright won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fulbright controls the pace.#T13#
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fulbright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong is pulling down on Fulbright's head. It's preventing any offense from Fulbright, at least for the moment.#T14#
Fulbright forces his way into half guard.
Fulbright wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fulbright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fulbright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
After winning the bout, Wang Dong 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Christmas misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Christmas
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to his closed guard and prevents Knox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas is controlling Knox's posture.#T3#
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Christmas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully. #T5#
Christmas seems keen to control Knox's posture.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Christmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Christmas looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox won't allow Christmas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Christmas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Christmas up and slammed him! Christmas can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T8#
Christmas gets back to full guard.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas has Knox pulled in close to control his posture.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Christmas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (5) vs (2) Christmas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T10##SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Christmas defends it easily.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard. #T11#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (7) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking to sweep but instead, Knox has passed into half guard.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christmas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T13#
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Christmas looking to control.
#T14#
Christmas has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox passes Christmas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Ozymandias stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is controlling Ozymandias's posture.#T2#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ozymandias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Kersikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozymandias is staying active.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ozymandias is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Kersikov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ozymandias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (11) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Ozymandias controls the position.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov is trying to break free.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.#T8#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.#T9#
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Ozymandias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (14) vs (2) Kersikov
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'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.
Kersikov tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.#T10#
Kersikov is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias stalling. #T11#
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (17) vs (2) Kersikov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (20) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Kersikov regains half guard.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (23) vs (2) Kersikov
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.#T13#
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias takes Kersikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kersikov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (26) vs (2) Kersikov
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 4 wins and 6 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Scott pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T1#
Scott controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Scott trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott not allowing Barnes to control his hands. #T3#
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Scott tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off.
Scott controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes prevents Scott from getting a body triangle.
Scott keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Scott has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott 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.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Scott breaks the grip. #T5#
Scott wants to control but Barnes manages to buck him off and is now in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Scott
Scott wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.#T6#
Scott controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Scott controlling Barnes's posture. #SUB2#
Barnes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Scott doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barnes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Scott - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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