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SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Ox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caius Cosades Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ox rushes Cosades Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cosades Jr decides to pull guard.
Ox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr is pulling down on Ox's head. It's preventing any offense from Ox, at least for the moment.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr is pulling down on Ox's head. It's preventing any offense from Ox, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Ox is really struggling to control Cosades Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ox stays in close to Cosades Jr's body and controls the position.
Ox'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.#T4#
Cosades Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades Jr, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ox has gone for a leg lock! Cosades Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ox's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (0) vs (2) Cosades Jr
Ox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
Ox trying to hold on to Cosades Jr's head to control him but Cosades Jr postures up.
#T5#
Ox is pressing down on Cosades Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ox controls Cosades Jr momentarily but Cosades Jr frees himself.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
Ox is looking to improve his position.
Ox wants to sweep but Cosades Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (0) vs (5) Cosades Jr#T6#
Ox is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cosades Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ox (0) vs (7) Cosades Jr
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Cosades Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Cosades Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ox turns into him and now he's in Cosades Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (7) Cosades Jr
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cosades Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (9) Cosades Jr
Ox trying to control the position.
Ox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades Jr.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Cosades Jr has control of the leg. #T8#
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr postures up.
Ox controlling the position for now.#T9#
Ox is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ox is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cosades Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cosades Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ox is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cosades Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades Jr!
A victorious Caius Cosades Jr 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Melia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Melia#SUB2#
Melia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #T1#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Melia postures up. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia content to control rather than advance.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Melia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Melia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Melia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Ryan! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arelvam Sadrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Smith is pushing down on Sadrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is looking to advance position but Sadrano won't allow it.
Well, if Smith 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.
Sadrano wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadrano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadrano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sadrano wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sadrano
Sadrano is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sadrano prevents Smith from moving into mount. #T3#
Sadrano regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sadrano defends it. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sadrano moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Sadrano pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sadrano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sadrano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Sadrano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sadrano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A relieved looking Arelvam Sadrano 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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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Soares gets tackled into the cage by Bingwen. Bingwen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bingwen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bingwen (4) vs (0) Soares
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bingwen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bingwen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bingwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares trying to get back to full guard but Bingwen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (7) vs (0) Soares#T1#
Soares working to try and regain half guard.
Soares 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#
Soares with the active half guard here but Bingwen passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares wants to control but Bingwen postures up.
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares struggling a bit here.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bingwen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Bingwen working away.
Soares is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingwen gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bingwen (12) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Bingwen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bingwen just content to control the position.
Soares gets back to half guard.
Bingwen is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soares 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 Bingwen. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bingwen goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soares 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Dramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dramos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Navarro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dramos regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Navarro trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself. #T1#
Dramos is adopting a defensive guard.
Dramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (2) Dramos#SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Dramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Dramos trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Dramos pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Navarro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro is controlling Dramos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dramos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Dramos is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Navarro wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dramos is working away from the top position though.
Dramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Navarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro won't allow Dramos to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Navarro defends it well. #SUB2#
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Dramos prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard but Dramos has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Dramos
Dramos tries to control but Navarro wriggling away. #T5#
Navarro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Navarro (2) vs (8) Dramos
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dramos working for the choke.
Dramos tries to keep control of the position but Navarro is staying busy.
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Dramos keeps control of the position.
Dramos trying to control.
Dramos not allowing Navarro to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dramos is working for a rear naked choke. Navarro is not defending it well and Dramos has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Navarro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Navarro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juliano Dramos!
An out of breath Juliano Dramos 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton managing to control the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#T4#
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Peyton control the position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position.
Peyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Peyton#T8#
Peyton fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago regains half guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Peyton#T10#
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Peyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Peyton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Peyton! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerbandi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T4#
Chai being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi working away.#T5#
Chai is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gerbandi swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Gerbandi#T8#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gerbandi denies him. #T9#
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (5) Gerbandi
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB#
Chai is cranking Gerbandi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gerbandi! He's tightened the choke and Gerbandi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai 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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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 8 wins and 9 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheese seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheese as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Cheese clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cheese drags the fight down to the ground.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cheese is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheese controlling from mount. #T2#
Kersikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away. #T4#
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Cheese postures up.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T6#
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Kersikov has given up his back. Will we see Cheese going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Cheese 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.
Cheese being controlled here momentarily.
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T9#
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Cheese passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (0) Kersikov
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Cheese can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Cheese manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kersikov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (13) vs (0) Kersikov
Cheese biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
Cheese just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Cheese controls the position.
Cheese controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
#T14#
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Cheese to control.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cheese.
Cheese avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cheese controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Charles Eric Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
Berendas tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Berendas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
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 (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Berendas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berendas manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Berendas's guard.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Berendas defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (2) Berendas#T3##SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Berendas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Berendas 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 Berendas 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 (4) Berendas
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 (10) vs (4) Berendas
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barnes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Barnes
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Chai has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes 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.
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T3#
Chai has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai looking to control.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai pulls Barnes in to control the position. #T4#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Barnes
Chai 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.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Barnes seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Chai prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chai is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Barnes
Chai tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Chai regains half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T11#
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Chai wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Chai is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Barnes
Chai holds on to Barnes's head and controls the position momentarily. #T13##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (9) Barnes
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes is trying to keep Chai in close.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Chai 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 9 to 4.
Trevor Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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