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Stepping Stone 88 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Innkeeper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Innkeeper. No joy for Ibrahim on that attempt.
Innkeeper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibrahim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Innkeeper tries to counter by clinching up but Ibrahim breaks away and moves out of range.
Gotosleep Innkeeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Ibrahim.#TD2#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Innkeeper is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Innkeeper won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping him busy.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Innkeeper recovers full guard. #SUB#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ibrahim passes into half guard.
#T4#
Innkeeper is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Innkeeper is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Innkeeper is positioning himself well to prevent Ibrahim advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim is thwarting Innkeeper's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Innkeeper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Innkeeper defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Innkeeper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ibrahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (4) vs (2) Spanks
Cheese controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese fails to advance to Spanks's back.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spanks is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.#T3#
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spanks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
Spanks wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Spanks is trying to reverse the position but instead Cheese has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (10) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cheese off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cheese just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cheese gets his hands free as Spanks looks to control.
Cheese controls the action.
Spanks wants to escape the position.
Cheese biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Spanks is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spanks trying to control the action but Cheese just sinks the hooks in.
Cheese controls the action.
Spanks tries to roll but Cheese sticks to his back.
#T6#
Cheese controlling the position well here. Spanks rolled but Cheese kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Spanks is trying to break free.
Spanks trying to control the hands but Cheese breaks the grip.
Spanks tries to escape the position.
Good control from Cheese.#T7#
Spanks is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese is trying to stick to Spanks's back but Spanks is turning into Cheese. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cheese's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (10) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (12) vs (4) Spanks#T8#
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spanks has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Spanks is looking for a triangle here but Cheese uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (15) vs (4) Spanks
Cheese controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.
Cheese working away.
Cheese takes a little break here. Spanks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Cheese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Spanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spanks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spanks tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#T13#
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks wants to improve his position but instead Cheese has moved into half guard.
Cheese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Spanks trying to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well. #T14#
Spanks wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (18) vs (4) Spanks
Cheese working away.
Spanks being controlled for a moment.
Cheese continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cheese.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Manning's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #SUB#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kimura is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manning! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Kimura
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manning has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manning! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Kimura
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura 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: Manning (2) vs (7) Kimura
Manning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (6) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura tries to hold on but Manning pushes him away. #T5#
Kimura regains half guard.
Manning passes into side control, despite Kimura's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (9) vs (7) Kimura
Manning controls the position.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Manning working away.#SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manning is working away from the top position though.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Manning is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Manning has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
Manning is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Manning drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (9) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (11) vs (9) Kimura
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Manning drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Manning off! Manning jumps back into Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manning has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Manning manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (14) vs (9) Kimura#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Manning looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Manning seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (14) vs (13) Kimura
Manning trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manning is holding onto Kimura's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T13##SUB2#
Kimura has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Manning is defending well but eventually Kimura manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Manning has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura!
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Philbert tries to advance to mount but Jagonoy denies him.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jagonoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Philbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#T2#
Jagonoy looking to control.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jagonoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Jagonoy is concentrating on defense, preventing Philbert from advancing position. #T4#
Philbert is looking to pass Jagonoy's guard but actually Jagonoy recovers to full guard.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Jagonoy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #T5#
Philbert controlling from the top position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert passes Jagonoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well. #T6#
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (7) Philbert#T7#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jagonoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Jagonoy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Jagonoy regains half guard.#T8#
Jagonoy wants to control the action here but instead Philbert manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#SUB2#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jagonoy is now in Philbert's guard. A big mistake from Philbert there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (10) Philbert
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy is looking to pass into half guard but Philbert pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Philbert is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (12) Philbert
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Jagonoy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (12) Philbert#T9#
Jagonoy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Philbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jagonoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jagonoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Jagonoy 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#
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Philbert is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jagonoy rolls with it to try and escape but Philbert cranks on the arm and Jagonoy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 9 wins and 5 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berry gets a double leg takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Berry
Berry pushes down on Bandini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandini is trying is best to control the position here.
Berry trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Bandini is holding on to half guard well.
Berry content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Berry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Berry.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Berry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berry uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Berry
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Berry is controlling the position. #T3#
Bandini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is trying to control Berry's posture but Berry avoids it. #SUB2#
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (0) vs (7) Berry
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.#T4#
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berry has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Berry is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry. #T5#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Berry wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berry tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB2#
Berry is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandini'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.#T7#
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Berry prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T8#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandini is not content to let Berry control the position.
Bandini desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandini is positioning himself well to prevent Berry advancing to mount.
Berry trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Berry is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berry in particular looking to stall.
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is controlling Berry's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berry wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T11#
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Bandini has Berry pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (10) Berry#T12##SUB2#
Berry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini keeps Berry under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Berry uses his free foot to push down on Bandini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (13) Berry
Berry avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Berry defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to keep Berry in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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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 4 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
White gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) White#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is trying to escape the position but White is controlling the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stops White from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (4) White
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
White preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by White.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) White
Chai looking to control.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai controlling the position.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
White controlling from the top position.
White trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
White looking to pass the guard.
White trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai has his hands on White's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Chai continues to stall.
Chai keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (9) White#SUB2#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
White trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai prevents White from improving position.
White wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T8#
Chai stops White from passing to mount. #SUB2#
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (9) White
Chai trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (11) White
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Chai trying to control the position.
White trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to control.
Chai is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.#T10#
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (11) White
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
White is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
White keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
White 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.
White is still trying to improve position.
Chai passes into half guard. #T12#
Chai not doing much here.
Chai wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Chai is taking a breather. White 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.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
White is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is trying to control but can't.
#T13##SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
Chai controlling the pace.
White is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
White is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (11) White
Chai looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and White gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
White wins on points by 12 to 11.
Ray White 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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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 12 wins and 13 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Smyth has Ozymandias up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smyth prevents it.
#TD2#
Smyth jumps into guard, dragging Ozymandias to the mat.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Smyth working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Ozymandias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Smyth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smyth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smyth can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyth is in trouble now - Ozymandias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Smyth#T3#
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smyth can't escape the position.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Ozymandias prevents Smyth from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T5#
Smyth wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Smyth tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Smyth wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smyth for as long as he can get away with.
Smyth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ozymandias tries to take his opponent's back but Smyth turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (2) Smyth#T10#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Smyth
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T11#
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ozymandias passes Smyth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ozymandias goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Smyth does a handstand and catches Ozymandias in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Smyth on top - Ozymandias is already out from the submission! Smyth gives Ozymandias's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . William Smyth!
Our winner, William Smyth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hug takes the fight into the clinch.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Hug manages to get underhooks.
Gambini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hug has Gambini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gambini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gambini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hug stops a takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gambini wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gambini gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hug looking for a takedown.
Hug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Hug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Gambini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambini shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Hug wants to take the fight to the mat but Gambini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hug to keep the fight standing.
Hug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hug clinches.
Gambini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Hug has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gambini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gambini is pressed up against the cage. Hug has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambini down to the mat. Gambini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Hug is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hug turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hug manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (4) vs (0) Gambini#T2#
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.
Gambini is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Gambini tries to buck Hug off but Hug is having none of it.
Hug working away.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Hug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gambini tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hug easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (6) vs (0) Gambini
Hug avoids the attempt from Gambini to control.#T4#
Gambini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Gambini holds of for dear life.
Gambini is desperately trying to improve his position but Hug has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Hug wants to take Gambini's back here but Gambini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Gambini tries to hold on but Hug postures up.
Hug prevents Gambini from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gambini tries to lock up and control but Hug gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hug controlling his opponent.
Hug avoids the attempt from Gambini to control.
Gambini 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.
Gambini controlling the position for now.#T7#
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Gambini controlling Hug's posture. #T8#
Hug pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gambini.#T9#
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (6) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hug wants to hit a sweep here but Gambini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hug there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (6) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Gambini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape. #T11#
Hug is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini looking to control but Hug is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hug might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini controlling from mount. #T12#
Gambini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gambini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambini wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hug tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Hug is defending well.
Gambini is just content to waste time from the top position. Hug takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (8) vs (5) Gambini
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thumb tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banner has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Banner
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thumb is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB2#
Banner 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, Thumb has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thumb escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thumb jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (8) Banner
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner wants to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is stalling here. Banner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thumb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (5) vs (12) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Banner swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (12) Banner
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb passes into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Thumb pushes down on Banner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Thumb 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.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (14) Banner#T7#
Banner passes into half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (17) Banner
Thumb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thumb 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: Thumb (9) vs (17) Banner
Thumb is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner trying to control here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Thumb moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (12) vs (17) Banner
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Thumb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb fails to advance to Banner's back.
Banner holds of for dear life.
Banner 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.#T11#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Banner is trying to control Thumb's posture. Thumb takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Banner! Thumb is rotating here... this could be the end... Banner is out! Thumb has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 3 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rua defends well and Maximus ends up having to push Rua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua is trying to drag Maximus to the mat but Maximus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.#TD2#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Rua
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.
Maximus holding on to Rua's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maximus breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Rua
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rua is continuing to stall.
Maximus trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rua managing to control the position.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rua 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: Maximus (2) vs (6) Rua
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Rua slows the pace down in half guard.
Rua is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus gets full guard.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T7#
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (6) Rua
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Rua 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.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Rua wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Rua has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Maximus is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (8) Rua
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Rua is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rua won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #T12#
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus looking to control.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is pulling down on Rua's head. It's preventing any offense from Rua, at least for the moment.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus is trying to keep Rua in close.
#T14#
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus looking to control.
Maximus is controlling Rua's posture.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to keep Rua in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 8 to 4.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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