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SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ryan rushes Vilmat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Vilmat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vilmat to the mat. Vilmat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vilmat wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan stays in close to Vilmat's body and controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilmat manages to get back to half guard.
Vilmat looks winded!#T3#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Vilmat is defending the position.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vilmat is holding on tight.
#T5#
Ryan takes Vilmat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vilmat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (11) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vilmat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Ryan is riding his opponent, not letting Vilmat buck him off. #SUB#
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ryan biding his time, controlling Vilmat.
Ryan is trying to stick to Vilmat's back but Vilmat is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vilmat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (11) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is pulling down on Vilmat's head to control his posture.
Vilmat trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan has his hands on Vilmat's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Ryan continues to stall.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#T10#
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilmat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Vilmat's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Ryan won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T12#
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (2) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is staying tight to Vilmat's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan slows the pace down. #T14##SUB#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vilmat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan controlling from side mount.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dubs closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Dubs pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Fraumilch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fraumilch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fraumilch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dubs trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dubs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fraumilch controlling from the top position. #T1#
Fraumilch 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.#SUB2#
Dubs looking for a guillotine here but Fraumilch defends easily.
Fraumilch 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. #T2#
Fraumilch forces his way into half guard.
Fraumilch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fraumilch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dubs wants to control but Fraumilch is keeping busy.
#T3#
Fraumilch tries to pass to full mount but Dubs defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraumilch is working hard here to advance position.
Dubs trying to control here.
Fraumilch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Fraumilch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fraumilch wants to free his trapped foot but Dubs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fraumilch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Fraumilch continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fraumilch.
Fraumilch works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (3) vs (0) Dubs
Fraumilch controlling from mount. #T5##SUB#
Fraumilch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fraumilch fails to advance to Dubs's back.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubs on the ground.
Fraumilch controlling his opponent. #T6##SUB#
Fraumilch working for a submission but Dubs is keeping him at bay.
Dubs wants to control but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Fraumilch moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fraumilch (6) vs (0) Dubs
Dubs looks winded!
Fraumilch 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.
#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dubs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fraumilch's arms.
Fraumilch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Fraumilch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
Fraumilch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dubs wants to control his opponent's hands but Fraumilch gets his hands free.
Fraumilch controlling from the back.
Fraumilch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dubs fending off the submission attempt from Fraumilch.
Fraumilch controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Fraumilch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Fraumilch 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, Dubs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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.
#T10#
Dubs is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Fraumilch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fraumilch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Fraumilch looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Fraumilch keeps control of the position easily here as Dubs tries to buck him off.
Dubs wants to control his opponent's hands but Fraumilch gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dubs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fraumilch gets his way!
#T12##SUB#
Dubs is trying to defend against the choke here but Fraumilch has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fraumilch Tightens the hold and Dubs taps out furiously! Fraumilch displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lieb Fraumilch!
During a confident post fight interview, Lieb Fraumilch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joon shoots in but Gomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Joon avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Joon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Joon
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Joon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Joon has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joon 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.#SUB2#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Joon
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes takes a little break here. Joon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Joon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joon won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Joon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.#SUB2#
Joon working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Joon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (8) vs (4) Joon#SUB2#
Gomes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joon.
Joon is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Joon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (4) Joon#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Gomes passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Joon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Joon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (4) Joon
Gomes is looking to work his way around to Joon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Joon stops Gomes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (6) Joon
Gomes trying to control the position.
Joon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (13) vs (9) Joon#SUB2#
Joon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Gomes tries to buck Joon off but Joon is having none of it.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Joon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joon postures up.
#SUB2#
Joon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (17) vs (9) Joon
Joon regains half guard.
Gomes trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is trying to control. Joon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Joon defends it. #SUB2#
Joon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gomes. Oh but Joon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gomes goes limp - he's gone! Joon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon! |
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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 5 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Laulhere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Well, if Laulhere is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Chai tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is staying active underneath Laulhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Laulhere seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it. #T4#
Chai is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laulhere has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (7) Laulhere#T6#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Chai 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: Chai (7) vs (7) Laulhere#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.
Chai prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Laulhere is not content to let Chai control the position.#T9#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laulhere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Laulhere
Chai wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere laying and praying for a moment but Chai takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (14) Laulhere
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laulhere's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (14) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T11#
Laulhere trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere 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.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control from Laulhere's half guard. Laulhere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
#T13#
Laulhere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T14#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (17) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laulhere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (19) vs (16) Laulhere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laulhere is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laulhere and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Chai has hold of Laulhere's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laulhere seems comfortable defending it but Chai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laulhere is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laulhere is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
An out of breath Stsyapan Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble fails with the takedown.#CL#
Barnes rushes Goble and presses him up against the cage.
Goble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Goble goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goble is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goble
Barnes trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Barnes trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Goble
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Goble looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T4#
Goble can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Goble
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble regains half guard.#T5#
Goble trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goble is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T6#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Goble turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position but Goble postures up. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Goble
Goble working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Goble
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Goble. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (15) vs (8) Goble#T8#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Goble trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The referee asks Goble politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goble prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes is trying to control Goble's posture but Goble avoids it.
Barnes is not content to let Goble control the position. #T9#
Goble controls the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is trying to work for a sweep but Goble has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (10) Goble
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Goble in close.
#T10#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (10) Goble
Barnes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (12) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Barnes looking to control but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Let's hope that Goble 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (12) Goble
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 12. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Banner has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Banner dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Banner
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Banner has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Banner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Banner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into Philbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Philbert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal pulls Philbert in to control the position.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philbert in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Yasalmibaal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T5#
Yasalmibaal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Philbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Philbert looking to control.
#SUB#
Philbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#T7#
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Yasalmibaal moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Philbert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg. #T9#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Philbert throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Philbert's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (13) Yasalmibaal
Philbert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yasalmibaal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Philbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Philbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Yasalmibaal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Philbert looking to control.
#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Philbert is trying to control but can't.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 18 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Thumb managing to control the position.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb trying to control the position here.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Dirt#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thumb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dirt trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #T2#
Thumb holding on.#SUB2#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB2#
Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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Thumb is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thumb regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb controlling the position well.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T4#
Dirt trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb continues to stall.
Thumb trying to control but Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
Dirt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thumb reverses the position - he's now on top in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Dirt#T5##SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dirt there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (5) Dirt
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dirt stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Dirt is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dirt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb controlling his opponent. #T8#
Dirt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (5) Dirt
Thumb is hanging on to Dirt's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Dirt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thumb gets his way!
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dirt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thumb off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Dew trying to control here.
Dew tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Dew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dew.#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Dew's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dew working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Dew is working to get back to half guard.
Dew 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.
Dew is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dew tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Dew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dew.#SUB#
Dew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#SUB#
Dew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Dew's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov just content to control the position.
Dew tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Dew tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Dew denies him.
Dew is trying to improve his position.
Dew tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dew (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Dew wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dew to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dew (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dew doesn't escape.
Dew tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Dew is working hard here to advance position.
Dew wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Dew tries to break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Dew trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Dew tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Kersikov not allowing Dew to control his hands.
Dew is really stuck here.
Kersikov avoiding Dew 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Dew tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew trying to control but not successfully.
Dew tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Dew is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kersikov working for the choke.
Dew is in bad spot here.
Dew trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Dew tries to escape the position.
Dew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Dew trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (16) Kersikov
Dew tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Dew is working to get back to half guard.
Dew wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dew (0) vs (19) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Dew can't escape the position.
Dew breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (19) Kersikov
Dew wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB#
Dew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dew has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (21) Kersikov#SUB#
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
#T9#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Dew is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dew! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (2) vs (24) Kersikov#T10#
Dew gets back to half guard.
Dew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dew.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving. #SUB#
Dew has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11##SUB#
Dew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Dew controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#SUB#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T12##SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dew is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dew tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dew has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (2) vs (27) Kersikov
Dew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dew tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dew is holding on tight.
Dew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov takes Dew's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dew is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dew (2) vs (30) Kersikov#T14#
Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov is not going to allow Dew to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Dew tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 30 to 2.
A victorious Nykolai Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodeo gets double underhooks and turns Hlervu into the cage. #TD2#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hlervu passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Hlervu working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hlervu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hlervu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodeo controlling the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hlervu passes into half guard.
Hlervu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hlervu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Rhodeo#T5#
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hlervu is staying active.
Rhodeo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Rhodeo trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#T8##SUB#
Rhodeo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hlervu.
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.#T9##SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhodeo turns into him and now he's in Hlervu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Hlervu controlling the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has gone for a leg lock! Hlervu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hlervu has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked Rhodeo up and slammed him! Rhodeo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position. #T12#
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to control but Hlervu manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (21) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hlervu working for a choke but Rhodeo is defending well.
Hlervu keeps control of the position easily here as Rhodeo tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hlervu gets his hands free.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Hlervu sticks to his back.
Rhodeo looks winded!#SUB#
Hlervu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hlervu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodeo doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.#T14##SUB#
Hlervu is working for a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is not defending it well and Hlervu has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rhodeo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rhodeo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tendren Hlervu!
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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