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Stepping Stone 72 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski goes for a double leg but Spanks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spanks continues to drive forward.#TD#
Spanks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snowstrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (6) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Snowstrinski controlling the position for now.
Spanks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (9) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Snowstrinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snowstrinski 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.#T1#
Spanks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (12) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Spanks moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (15) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Spanks struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Spanks 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, Snowstrinski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Spanks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Snowstrinski taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Spanks! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leepo Greepo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Atkinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greepo (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Greepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greepo pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greepo pulls Atkinson in to control the position. #T1#
Greepo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Greepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson stays in close to Greepo's body and controls the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Greepo is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Greepo being controlled here, momentarily.
Greepo seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.#T3#
Atkinson stands and throws Greepo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Greepo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greepo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greepo wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greepo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving. #T4#
Greepo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greepo managing to control the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson won't allow Greepo to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Greepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving.
Atkinson is looking to pass into half guard but Greepo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Greepo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greepo (2) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greepo is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Greepo won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Greepo stalling.
Atkinson is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Atkinson working a defensive guard but Greepo passes into half guard.
Greepo is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Greepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greepo is taking a breather. Atkinson 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.#SUB2#
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson is not content to let Greepo control the position.
Greepo trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well. #T8#
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson is in trouble now - Greepo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (5) vs (5) Atkinson
Greepo controlling from mount.
Atkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Greepo controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Greepo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Atkinson for as long as he can get away with.
Greepo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Greepo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape. #T10#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position but Greepo isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo pushes him away.
Greepo content just to control the position here.
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Greepo's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greepo looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Greepo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position but Greepo isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Greepo controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to lock up and control but Greepo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Greepo controlling from mount.
Atkinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Atkinson is still trying to improve position.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Greepo is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Greepo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (8) vs (5) Atkinson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greepo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Greepo controls from the top position.
Greepo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Atkinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Greepo (10) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greepo trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greepo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lynar has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Lynar pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Lynar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynar manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Lynar's guard.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynar has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Hageman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lynar has locked up a guillotine! Lynar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hageman is holding on here and Lynar must be using up a lot of energy. Hageman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lynar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 12 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ionas Demetriou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Demetriou up, before dumping him to the ground. Demetriou manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Demetriou#SUB2#
Barnes is posturing up here but Demetriou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Demetriou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ionas Demetriou!
Ionas Demetriou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osrick Dirksz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaul sprawls well. Gaul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirksz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirksz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osrick Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Gaul has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gaul has picked Dirksz up - he's going for a ride! Gaul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirksz (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Dirksz actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Dirksz is defending well. #T1#
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirksz (0) vs (5) Gaul
Dirksz's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul wants to take Dirksz's back but he can't do it this time.
Dirksz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirksz (0) vs (8) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dirksz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dirksz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gaul anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dirksz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gaul slips an arm under Dirksz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gaul has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gaul is squeezing on Dirksz like an anaconda would it's prey. Dirksz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Panchito Rivera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rivera with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Gerbandi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rivera (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well. #SUB#
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi stalling.
Rivera won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Still in half guard, Gerbandi seems content to control.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Rivera 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.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Rivera keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
#SUB#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rivera (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gerbandi controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Rivera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi looking to control but Rivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Rivera tries to improve his position but Gerbandi has taken his back! Gerbandi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rivera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gerbandi pushes Rivera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Panchito Rivera spoke after the fight, saying 'YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD! NEXT TIME I SLAP HARDER'. |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown
Waterman is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Waterman defends the submission attempt.
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.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterman is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waterman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Waterman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Brown
Waterman pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Waterman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Waterman (8) vs (2) Brown#T1#
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Waterman keeps control of the position.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Waterman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Waterman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyng has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Shaver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyng regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Shaver
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling Shaver's posture. #T1#
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kyng has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
Shaver looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (2) Shaver#T3#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng prevents Shaver from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T5#
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Shaver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaver wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Shaver won't allow it. #T8#
Kyng stalling.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T9#
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng'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.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng takes Shaver's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shaver is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyng not allowing Shaver to control his hands. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyng is trying to stick to Shaver's back but Shaver is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shaver. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (11) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaver to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Tanner Kyng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Philbert clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
Philbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dong to keep the fight standing.
Dong wants to take the fight to the mat but Philbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Dong has clasped his hands together around Philbert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert can't do much from the bottom here.
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
Dong trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong tries to move to mount but Philbert blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Philbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dong prevents Philbert from improving his position.
Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert trying to control but Dong postures up.
#SUB#
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Philbert is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong passes into half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is concentrating on defense, preventing Dong from advancing position.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Philbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Philbert is controlling Dong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg. #T5#
Philbert controlling the position well.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Dong is trying to control. Philbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Philbert
Dong content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Dong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Philbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (2) Philbert
Dong wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Dong gets back to half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert 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. #T10#
Dong is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dong working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
#T11#
Philbert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to control the position but Philbert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away. #T12#
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert stalling.
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Dong defends it.
Dong is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Dong is defending the position.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dong tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well. #T14#
Philbert is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 15 wins and 3 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua 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.
Gomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wanderlei Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rua (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (7) vs (0) Gomes
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
#T4#
Rua is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Rua is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Rua.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rua controls the action.#T6#
Rua continues to stall.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Rua slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua controls the action.
Rua gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Gomes needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Gomes tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomes tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
#T10#
Gomes trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Gomes trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
#T11#
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes tries to break free.
#T13#
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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