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Stepping Stone 44 PBP Commentary |
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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 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterman is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Waterman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Waterman cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
A very excited looking Henry Waterman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tristan Chudwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chudwell! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chudwell (0) vs (4) Araujo
A lull in the action here.
Chudwell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chudwell gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chudwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Chudwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Chudwell trying to control here.
Chudwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Chudwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chudwell is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (0) vs (7) Araujo
Chudwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo content just to control the position here.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Chudwell to control.
Chudwell is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chudwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Chudwell to control.
Chudwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chudwell is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chudwell is trying to control but Araujo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (0) vs (10) Araujo
Chudwell is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it. #T4#
Araujo trying to control the position but Chudwell is working away.
Araujo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chudwell's legs.
Araujo controls the position from side control.
Chudwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chudwell manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chudwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chudwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo stalling away here and it's allowed Chudwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chudwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chudwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chudwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chudwell is retaining full guard.
Chudwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Chudwell's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Araujo is keen to just control but Chudwell is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chudwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chudwell is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chudwell manages to get to full guard.
Chudwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (2) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Chudwell has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Araujo is controlling Chudwell's trapped leg to prevent Chudwell from advancing to side control.
Chudwell wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Chudwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo trying to control but Chudwell postures up.
Araujo is not content to let Chudwell control the position.
Chudwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Araujo trying to control the position.
Chudwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chudwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chudwell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (5) vs (10) Araujo
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Chudwell is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Chudwell trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #T11#
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Chudwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chudwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chudwell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chudwell (5) vs (14) Araujo
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Araujo has got his arm under Chudwell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Chudwell has spun round into Araujo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (7) vs (14) Araujo
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB#
Chudwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #T13#
Chudwell stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (10) vs (14) Araujo
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chudwell advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chudwell (12) vs (14) Araujo#SUB#
Chudwell goes for an armbar but Araujo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (12) vs (16) Araujo#T14#
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Chudwell is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Snowstrinski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Atkinson is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snowstrinski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Atkinson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Snowstrinski 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 Atkinson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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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 2 wins and 6 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Linguini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chai was covering up waiting for the punch and Linguini finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Chai
Linguini trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai 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.
Linguini postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Linguini defends it easily.
Linguini trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Linguini wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Linguini trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Linguini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linguini is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Linguini has his hands clasped together but Chai extends and breaks Linguini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
A victorious Leonardinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hole moves into range and clinches up with Boganda.
Boganda goes for a takedown attempt but Hole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hole is trying to drag Boganda to the mat but Boganda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Boganda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Boganda
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole 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.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Boganda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole has his hands on Boganda's head, controlling the position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boganda stands and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (5) Boganda#T2#
Hole can't do much from the bottom here.
Boganda advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (0) vs (7) Boganda#SUB2#
Boganda wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boganda.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boganda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Well, if Boganda 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.
#SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boganda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boganda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (4) vs (7) Boganda
Boganda tries to break free.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Boganda wants to control his opponent's hands but Hole gets his hands free.
Boganda tries to roll but Hole sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Boganda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hole.
Boganda can't escape the position.
Hole controls the position.
Boganda is trying to break free.
#T5#
Boganda breaks Hole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (9) Boganda
Boganda is stalling in the full guard.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Boganda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda controlling from the top position.
Boganda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control but Boganda postures up.
#T6#
Hole tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Boganda works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (12) Boganda
Boganda fails to advance to Hole's back.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Boganda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Boganda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Boganda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole can't escape the position.
Hole is squirming around, avoiding Boganda's attempts to control the action.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Boganda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Boganda has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Boganda.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB#
Hole has his foot on Boganda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boganda works his way back into a safe position though.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #T9#
Boganda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boganda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boganda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (15) Boganda#T10#
Boganda looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole regains half guard.
Hole is doing well to control the position and prevent Boganda from advancing to side control.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda passes Hole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Boganda prevents Hole from improving his position.#T11#
Boganda is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boganda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Hole gets full guard.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (6) vs (15) Boganda
Boganda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole won't allow Boganda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Boganda 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.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boganda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boganda being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.
Boganda is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole postures up.
#T14#
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boganda wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Barthelemy Boganda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 5 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi clinches.
Schaubi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Schaubi is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Schaubi 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Schaubi.#T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schaubi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Kersikov is pulling down on Schaubi's head. It's preventing any offense from Schaubi, at least for the moment.#T3#
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
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.
Schaubi stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
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 (2) Schaubi
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from Schaubi.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Schaubi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Schaubi
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Schaubi prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9##T10#
Kersikov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schaubi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) Schaubi#T11#
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Schaubi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (7) vs (7) Schaubi
Schaubi has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T14#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and Schaubi is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Schaubi wins on points by 8 to 7.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hartwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choo Oi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hartwell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi pushes a forearm under Hartwell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hartwell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 7 wins and 7 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (0) Garcia
Dong wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia controlling Dong's posture. #T2#
Dong controlling from the top position. #T3#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Garcia is trying to keep Dong in close.
Garcia is pulling down on Dong's head. It's preventing any offense from Dong, at least for the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Garcia stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (2) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Dong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dong seems comfortable defending it but Garcia has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Garcia couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabe Garcia! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Dolton has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Dolton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Dolton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dolton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB#
Dolton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dolton wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dolton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dolton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (2) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Dolton is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #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, Dolton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dolton staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Dolton tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
#T3#
Dolton wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Dolton is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Dolton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dolton turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (4) Barnes
Dolton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes 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: Dolton (4) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dolton! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (4) vs (9) Barnes
Dolton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dolton is looking to escape. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dolton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (9) Barnes
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (11) Barnes#T6#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton working a defensive guard here.
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Barnes stands and throws Dolton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (14) Barnes
Dolton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (17) Barnes#T7#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Dolton is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dolton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (8) vs (17) Barnes
Dolton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Dolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolton'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.
Barnes 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.#T9#
Dolton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dolton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (17) Barnes
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10##SUB#
Dolton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Dolton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (11) vs (19) Barnes
Dolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolton is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Dolton is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Dolton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dolton is defending well.
Dolton tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T12#
Dolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dolton.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Dolton pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (22) Barnes
Dolton gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dolton is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Dolton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pushing down on Dolton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dolton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Dolton recovers full guard.
Dolton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 22 to 11.
In his post fight interview, Matt Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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