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Stepping Stone 96 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubs shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohammad sprawls well. He's pushed Dubs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Dubs moves into range and clinches up with Mohammad.
Mohammad tries to score a body lock takedown but Dubs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dubs gets control of Mohammad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dubs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mohammad'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mohammad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Dubs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mohammad wants to pass the guard but Dubs is keeping the position.
Mohammad 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.
Dubs working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Dubs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mohammad stays in close to Dubs's body and controls the position. #T3#
Mohammad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dubs trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.
#SUB#
Mohammad is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dubs looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mohammad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (3) vs (0) Dubs
Mohammad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dubs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Mohammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mohammad staying calm.
Dubs looks winded!
Further stalling from Mohammad.#T5#
Dubs is looking to regain half guard here but Mohammad keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Dubs but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (5) vs (0) Dubs#T6#
Mohammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Mohammad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dubs frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Mohammad controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mohammad wants to finish this one by submission but Dubs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mohammad.
Mohammad controlling his opponent. #T8#
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mohammad.
Dubs wants to hold on but Mohammad pushes him away.
Mohammad controlling the pace for now. #T9##SUB#
Mohammad working for a submission but Dubs is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mohammad with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T10#
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubs manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mohammad seems to be looking for submissions.
Mohammad trying to control the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mohammad is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
Mohammad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dubs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mohammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubs defends it well. #T12#
Mohammad wants to pass to mount but Dubs is defending the position.
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
Dubs is trying to control but can't.
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
#T13##SUB2#
Dubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubs on the ground.
Mohammad trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mohammad is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mohammad is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB#
Mohammad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dubs wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad takes the fight on points by 5 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala has a takedown stuffed.
Dirt tries to counter by clinching up but Upsala breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Upsala or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt, which made it look bad.
Dirt is looking to counter the offense by Upsala and move into the clinch.
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Upsala.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dirt successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Upsala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dirt is tightening it up a little... Upsala has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Upsala reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Upsala taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Dirt! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Levesque sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levesque changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.#TD#
Mendes jumps into guard, dragging Levesque to the mat.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes is trying to keep Levesque in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levesque looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Levesque works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (4) vs (0) Levesque#T2#
Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Levesque keeps trying to improve his position.
Levesque is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Levesque is looking for a sweep.
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levesque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levesque has a hand on Mendes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (7) vs (0) Levesque
Mendes trying to control but Levesque is having none of it.
Levesque is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Levesque tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.#T4#
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levesque is looking to escape.
Levesque can't escape the position.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Mendes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levesque is surviving well by controlling Mendes's body position as best he can.
Levesque 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.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (7) vs (4) Levesque
Mendes is really stuck here.
Levesque is not going to allow Mendes to sit and survive in this position.
Levesque is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Levesque. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Levesque's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (9) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle here but Mendes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (12) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes working away.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Levesque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mendes wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to move to mount but Levesque blocks the move with his legs.
Mendes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (14) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque can't escape the position.
Levesque tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away. #SUB#
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Levesque is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (14) vs (6) Levesque
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Levesque is sitting in close to Mendes's body. Mendes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Levesque is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Levesque is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mendes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Mendes!
A very excited looking Paulo Mendes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boogerfish (0) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boogerfish's legs.
Kimura has control of an arm but Boogerfish manages to advance to Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Boogerfish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boogerfish doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura pushing down on Boogerfish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Boogerfish is defending well.
Kimura passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boogerfish (4) vs (9) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boogerfish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boogerfish! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boogerfish (6) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura pulls Boogerfish in close to prevent any damage.
Boogerfish tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Boogerfish pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boogerfish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boogerfish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Boogerfish is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boogerfish tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boogerfish has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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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 15 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnes 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: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
Barnes prevents Goncalves from improving his position.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goncalves is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Barnes not doing much here.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goncalves! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Goncalves
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Goncalves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes controlling from mount. #T4#
Barnes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Goncalves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Goncalves right now.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking to break Goncalves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goncalves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goncalves tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes not allowing Goncalves to control his hands. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Goncalves is in bad spot here.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Goncalves has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes has the hooks in. Goncalves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goncalves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goncalves is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Goncalves from escaping the position.
#T7#
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Goncalves is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and Goncalves manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Goncalves#T8#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goncalves
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Goncalves
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T9#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Goncalves denies him.
Barnes controls the position.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Barnes taking a breather here. #T10##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goncalves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Goncalves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Goncalves tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Goncalves struggling a bit here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Goncalves trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Goncalves is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes 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.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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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 7 wins and 18 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason has Philbert up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Philbert to the mat.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Philbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Philbert#T2#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (5) Philbert
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Philbert prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Philbert looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away. #T4#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason prevents Philbert from taking his back.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but Mason doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mason is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T7##SUB2#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason 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: Mason (2) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T8#
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Philbert
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.#T9#
Philbert passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Philbert
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it. #SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well. #T10#
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away. #T11#
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T12#
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mason wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off. #T13#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T14#
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (19) Philbert
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 19 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hug takes the fight into the clinch.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hug pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hug forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Hug is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hug but Hug pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.#TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (0) vs (4) Dong
Dong trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug is looking for a sweep.
Dong trying to control the position but Hug is working away. #T2#
Hug is looking for a sweep.
Dong is trying to move to mount but Hug reverses beautifully and ends up in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (4) Dong
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hug slips nicely into half guard.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Hug'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.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hug won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong looking to control.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong 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.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6##SUB2#
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (6) Dong
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Dong pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Hug is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Hug holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dong wants to take a breather but Hug is having none of it.
Hug controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Hug tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T10#
Dong trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.
Dong is looking to stall here but Hug recovers full guard.
Dong trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Hug is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong 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 (4) vs (6) Dong#SUB2#
Dong looking for subs off his back but Hug has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Dong tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Dong trying to control here.
Hug controlling the action here.
Dong tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong wins on points by 6 to 4.
Wang Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 16 wins and 4 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Schaubi moves into the clinch.
Schaubi is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schaubi down to the mat. Schaubi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schaubi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Schaubi rushes Maximus and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Schaubi pulls Maximus into guard.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Schaubi 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.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Maximus is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount. #T4#
Schaubi stops Maximus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Maximus prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to control but Schaubi wriggling away.
Maximus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schaubi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maximus can't control as he wanted to and Schaubi manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T6#
Maximus wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus is taking a breather. Schaubi 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.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T7#
Maximus stalling away here and it's allowed Schaubi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T9#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.#T10#
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well. #T11#
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Maximus stalling.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Schaubi wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Maximus trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Maximus
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T14#
Maximus trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Maximus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (9) Maximus
Maximus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Alexander Maximus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gascon is trying to trip Chai. He has hold of a leg but Chai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gascon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Gascon passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard. #T1#
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon 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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Gascon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Gascon right now.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascon fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Chai working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to break free.
Chai is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Gascon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon 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.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T5#
Gascon is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon working to try and regain half guard.
Gascon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (4) Gascon
Chai keeps control of the position as Gascon tries to break free.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gascon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gascon for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai controls the action.
Chai keeps control of the position as Gascon tries to break free.
#T6#
Gascon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gascon won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Gascon tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is keen to just control but Gascon is a slippery customer.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (4) Gascon
Chai trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Gascon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (16) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (16) vs (6) Gascon
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gascon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gascon is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Gascon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyksandr Chai!
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maurice Rollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Rollo is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Rollo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rollo (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rollo wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Rollo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Rollo is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Rollo defending well.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is thwarting Rollo's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rollo trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#T2#
Rollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rollo 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.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rollo is trying to control but can't.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (8) Gomes
Rollo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollo is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Rollo from getting the reversal.
Rollo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Rollo actively working from the bottom here.
Rollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollo.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Rollo is defending the position.
Gomes is keen to just control but Rollo is a slippery customer.#T4#
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Rollo is working away.
Rollo trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (11) Gomes
Rollo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollo (2) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes is continuing to stall.#T5#
Rollo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Rollo passes into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rollo is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollo prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
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.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.#SUB#
Rollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rollo.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rollo (2) vs (15) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gomes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rollo tries to escape the position.
Rollo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Gomes has the hooks in. Rollo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rollo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it. #T9#
Rollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes tries to control but Rollo wriggling away.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rollo is holding on tight.
Gomes looking to control but Rollo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rollo wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Rollo to control.#T10#
Rollo 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.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Rollo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Rollo tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollo defends it well.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Rollo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Rollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Rollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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Rollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Rollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollo, not yet.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (2) vs (18) Gomes#T12##SUB2#
Rollo reaches up around Gomes's neck trying to control. But Gomes takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Rollo! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Rollo is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gomes celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes 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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