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Stepping Stone 58 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dagfinn Balstad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Balstad gets a clinch. #TD2#
Balstad manages to pull guard.
Balstad keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Balstad 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: Brown (0) vs (2) Balstad
Balstad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balstad is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balstad not doing much here.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Balstad drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Balstad off! Balstad jumps back into Brown's guard.
Balstad trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balstad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Brown keeping full guard, as Balstad tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balstad defends well.#SUB#
Balstad has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balstad is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Balstad to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Innkeeper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Innkeeper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Innkeeper's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (4) Mendes
Innkeeper just trying to survive but Mendes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Innkeeper is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Mendes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Innkeeper! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mendes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes! |
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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 8 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo sets himself, and Island steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Island gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Island has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Island
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Island got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Island has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Island 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. #T1#
Island trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo has his hands on Island's head, controlling the position.
Araujo working a defensive guard but Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Island
Araujo wants to control but Island postures up.
The referee asks Island politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Island prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (5) Island
Araujo is taking a breather. Island says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araujo prevents Island from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Island as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Island throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Island pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island has Araujo pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
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. #T4##SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Island has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Araujo 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 Island. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (5) Island
Island tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#SUB#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo trying to control the position but Island is working away. #T5#
Island is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Island is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Island manages to get back to half guard.
Island desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for an americana but Island has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Araujo was thinking about the submission.
Island looking to control.
#T7#
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island being controlled here, momentarily.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
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. #SUB2#
Island looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
#T9#
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Island keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Island preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10##SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Island slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Araujo advances to half guard.
Island is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Island actively working from the bottom here.
Island tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Island has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Araujo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (5) Island
Island is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Araujo prevents Island from getting the reversal.
Island is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Araujo trying to control but Island is having none of it. #T14#
Island regains half guard.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
Araujo is really struggling to control Island but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Island tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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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 10 wins and 3 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Chudwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chudwell darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Chudwell trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chudwell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chudwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chudwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controls Chudwell momentarily but Chudwell frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Chudwell defends it easily.
Chudwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Chudwell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chudwell defends it easily.#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chudwell defends it easily.
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Chudwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Chudwell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Chudwell#SUB2#
Chudwell is working to tighten his grip on Barnes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chudwell is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnes passes out! Chudwell breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tristan Chudwell!
Tristan Chudwell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IC&E Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini working a defensive guard but Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Bandini won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bandini trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Bandini trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaver looking to take Bandini's back but Bandini rolls and after a scramble, Bandini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bandini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (5) vs (2) Bandini#T3#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Shaver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Shaver stalling.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (6) Bandini
Shaver is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shaver is in a bad position with Bandini working for a choke. Shaver manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandini looking to control.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaver in particular looking to stall.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Shaver seems content to control.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shaver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bandini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Jaditsa
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face as Smooth controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth working away.
Jaditsa tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Jaditsa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jaditsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Jaditsa tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.#T2#
Smooth forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (12) vs (0) Jaditsa
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Smooth is trying to stick to Jaditsa's back but Jaditsa is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (12) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth trying to control the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Smooth has control of Jaditsa's left arm, preventing Jaditsa from doing any damage.
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jaditsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Smooth gets full guard.#T4#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Jaditsa trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.#T5#
Smooth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Jaditsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jaditsa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smooth has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control but Smooth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (17) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth controlling from mount.
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jaditsa is holding on tight.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Jaditsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth controlling his opponent. #T8#
Smooth avoids the attempt from Jaditsa to control.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Smooth fails to move to back control.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T9#
Jaditsa has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (20) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaditsa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smooth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaditsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaditsa for a finish. #T10##SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Jaditsa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
#SUB#
Smooth 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, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
Smooth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jaditsa's body.
#T11##SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Jaditsa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jaditsa wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T12#
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa is keeping busy.
Smooth is hanging on to Jaditsa's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smooth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jaditsa's chin but Jaditsa turns very nicely into Smooth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (20) vs (4) Jaditsa
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Jaditsa controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Jaditsa defends easily.
Smooth is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaditsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Tim Smooth 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caceres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Gracie tries to bench press Caceres off him but Caceres keeps the position. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Caceres postures up.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caceres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caceres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Caceres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caceres's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Gracie slows the pace down. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Caceres regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Caceres trying to control here.
#SUB#
Caceres has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Caceres has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Caceres jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Philbert counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia 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.
Philbert passes into half guard. #T2#
Philbert trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Philbert controlling from mount.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Garcia is controlling Philbert's trapped leg to prevent Philbert from advancing to side control.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Philbert trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (7) vs (2) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Philbert has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Philbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Philbert is having none of it. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia 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 Philbert's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T8#
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Philbert blocks the move with his legs.
Philbert tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (7) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Philbert turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (7) Garcia
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (9) Garcia
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (9) vs (12) Garcia
Philbert prevents Garcia from improving position. #T10#
Philbert is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Philbert is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Philbert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by Philbert! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (12) Garcia
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Philbert has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (14) Garcia#T13#
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T14#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (14) Garcia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 14 to 13. |
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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 14 wins and 23 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lucan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Hall
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Hall
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Hall#T1##SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (7) Hall#T2#
Hall content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes Lucan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (4) vs (10) Hall
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall biding his time, controlling Lucan. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Lucan is really stuck here.
#T4#
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#T5#
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Lucan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall controlling from mount. #T7#
Hall wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T8#
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall fails to advance to Lucan's back.
Hall controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Lucan tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (13) Hall
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lucan prevents Hall from taking his back.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T11#
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (16) Hall#T13#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T14#
Lucan wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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