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SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tischenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tischenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlepper defends well and Tischenko ends up having to push Schlepper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tischenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Schlepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaroslav Tischenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlepper prevents the takedown attempt.
Tischenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tischenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schlepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schlepper stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Schlepper gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tischenko (0) vs (4) Schlepper
A lull in the action here.
Tischenko really is a fat lump.
Schlepper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (0) vs (6) Schlepper
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper controlling his opponent.
Tischenko tries to lock up and control but Schlepper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Tischenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
Tischenko can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schlepper prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tischenko is trying to escape the mount.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper trying to control but Tischenko is having none of it.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tischenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischenko tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Schlepper goes for an armbar but Tischenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tischenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (6) Schlepper
Tischenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper is pulling down on Tischenko's head to control his posture.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tischenko trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlepper, not yet. #T5#
Schlepper trying to control the position here.
Tischenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Schlepper keeps moving.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tischenko trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tischenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schlepper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schlepper has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (8) Schlepper
Schlepper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (11) Schlepper
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper is looking to take a break and control but Tischenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tischenko is looking to regain half guard here but Schlepper keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Tischenko is working hard here to advance position.
Schlepper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (13) Schlepper
Tischenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Tischenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko tries to lock up and control but Schlepper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling the position easily from mount.
Tischenko is looking to improve his position but Schlepper isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T10#
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tischenko is working to get back to half guard.
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T11#
Tischenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko wants to control but Schlepper is having none of it.
Tischenko working to try and regain half guard.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tischenko is looking to escape.
Tischenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Tischenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Tischenko wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Tischenko is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlepper controlling the pace. #T13#
Schlepper is looking to advance position but Tischenko won't allow it.
Schlepper is controlling the pace.
Schlepper works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (16) Schlepper
Schlepper tries to control but Tischenko wriggling away. #T14##SUB2#
Schlepper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tischenko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schlepper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Tischenko is working away.
Schlepper advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (18) Schlepper
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper wins on points by 18 to 2.
Huug Schlepper made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wynn moves into the clinch.
Trismegistus stops a takedown attempt from Wynn.
Trismegistus can't get the takedown.
Wynn can't get the takedown.
Wynn tries to pull guard but Trismegistus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yojizo Trismegistus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Wynn.
Wynn is trying to drag Trismegistus to the mat but Trismegistus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Trismegistus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wynn uses from the top position.
Trismegistus has Wynn pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Wynn drops back looking for a leg! Trismegistus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trismegistus manages to kick Wynn off! Wynn jumps back into Trismegistus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trismegistus continues to stall.#T1#
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Wynn tries to pass.
Wynn looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Wynn#SUB2#
Wynn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trismegistus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Wynn
Wynn is letting Trismegistus control him for a moment.
Trismegistus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wynn's legs.
Trismegistus controls the position.#T2#
Trismegistus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trismegistus'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.
Wynn tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Wynn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (7) vs (0) Wynn
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Wynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Wynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus fails to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here. #T4#
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wynn is looking to escape.
Wynn tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Wynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Trismegistus fails to advance to Wynn's back.
Trismegistus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wynn is looking to escape. #T6#
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus tries to control but Wynn wriggling away.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Trismegistus.#T8#
Trismegistus looking to control but Wynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (10) vs (0) Wynn
Wynn turns into Trismegistus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (10) vs (2) Wynn
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#T9#
Wynn stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Wynn tries to pass.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wynn drops back looking for a leg! Trismegistus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trismegistus manages to kick Wynn off! Wynn jumps back into Trismegistus's guard.
Trismegistus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10##SUB2#
Wynn has gone for a leg lock! Trismegistus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wynn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (12) vs (2) Wynn
Wynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Wynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wynn being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Trismegistus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wynn for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Wynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trismegistus stacks Wynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trismegistus! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (15) vs (2) Wynn
Trismegistus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wynn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (17) vs (2) Wynn
Trismegistus controlling from mount. #T12#
Wynn working to try and regain half guard.
Wynn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (20) vs (2) Wynn
Trismegistus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wynn tries to break free.
Trismegistus keeps control of the position easily here as Wynn tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Wynn is trying to break free.
Trismegistus is riding his opponent, not letting Wynn buck him off.
Trismegistus is hanging on to Wynn's back as he tries to escape.
Trismegistus 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.
#T14#
Wynn trying to control the hands but Trismegistus won't let him.
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wynn doesn't escape.
More hug and hope from Trismegistus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wynn tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Snappy Whiplash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Girith takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiplash tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Girith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whiplash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Girith to the mat. Girith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiplash (2) vs (0) Girith
Girith wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiplash trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom.
Whiplash looking to pass the guard.
Girith wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiplash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Girith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Girith looking for a sweep. Not yet Girith, not yet.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash is stalling in the full guard.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiplash is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Girith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girith is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Whiplash stopping the sweep attempt from Girith.#SUB2#
Girith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash stopping the sweep attempt from Girith.
Whiplash passes Girith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiplash wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Girith is not content to let Whiplash control the position.#T4#
Whiplash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiplash is trying to control. Girith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Whiplash controlling the pace.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
Whiplash trying to control from half guard but Girith is working away. #T6#
Whiplash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiplash passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (5) vs (0) Girith
Whiplash trying to control the action but Girith is working from the bottom. #T7#
Whiplash is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Girith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiplash trying to control the position but Girith is working away.
Whiplash tries to advance to mount but can't.
Whiplash wants to control but Girith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Whiplash looking to control but instead Girith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Whiplash wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Whiplash controlling the pace.
Girith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash tries to free his leg and advance position but Girith is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Girith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiplash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whiplash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Girith 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.
Girith 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: Whiplash (5) vs (2) Girith#T10#
Whiplash tries to get to full guard but Girith has control of the leg.
Whiplash keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Girith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whiplash trying to hold on to Girith's head to control him but Girith postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Girith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whiplash defends it well.
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Whiplash is trying to maintain the position but Girith is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Girith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Whiplash is trying to control but can't.
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Girith wants to free his trapped foot but Whiplash is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Girith is taking a breather. Whiplash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whiplash is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiplash tries to roll over but Girith keeps him under control.
Girith wants to pass the guard but Whiplash is defending well. #T14#
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Whiplash is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith trying to pass the guard but Whiplash defending well.
Whiplash gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiplash takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Snappy Whiplash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Edison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Edison
Lake pulls Edison in close to prevent any damage.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Edison
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Edison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edison for as long as he can get away with.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Lake pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake trying to pass the guard but Edison defending well. #T4#
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lake wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving. #SUB2#
Edison has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
Lake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Lake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (5) vs (2) Edison
Lake controls the position.
Lake'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.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lake.
Edison regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lake's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (8) vs (2) Edison
Edison tries to improve position but can't.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison is being controlled here. #T7#
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake controls the position.
Lake wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Lake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edison will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lake trying to control the position but Edison is working away.
Lake controls the position.#T8#
Edison is trying to get back to half guard.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lake trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lake controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake looking to control but instead Edison has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lake wants to take a breather but Edison is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Edison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lake is really struggling to control Edison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Edison wants to get back to full guard.
Edison trying to get back to full guard but Lake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (11) vs (2) Edison
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Lake fails to move to back control.
Lake controlling from the full mount.
Lake tries to control but Edison wriggling away. #T12#
Lake controlling his opponent.
Lake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape.
Lake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape. #T13#
Lake is looking to work his way around to Edison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Lake wants to control the action but instead Edison gets a body lock and reverses into Lake's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (11) vs (4) Edison
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Lake controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Lake is pulling down on Edison's head to control his posture.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jack Lake 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Silalahi sprawls well. He's pushed Dramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Dramos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos has an active guard here but Silalahi has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dramos is controlling Silalahi's trapped leg to prevent Silalahi from advancing to side control.
Silalahi stalling.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Silalahi from advancing position. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Silalahi not doing much here.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (2) vs (4) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos tries to keep control of the position but Silalahi is staying busy.
Silalahi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (4) Dramos
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silalahi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (4) Dramos
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silalahi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dramos tries to improve position but can't.
Dramos struggling a bit here.#T3#
Silalahi controlling the position from side mount.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dramos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Dramos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (6) Dramos#T4#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos looking to pass the guard.
Dramos wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dramos is one step ahead there.
Silalahi pulls Dramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dramos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi has his hands on Dramos's head, controlling the position.
Dramos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silalahi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (9) vs (6) Dramos
Silalahi trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Dramos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silalahi controls the pace.#T7#
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dramos is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Dramos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dramos won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silalahi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dramos is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard.
Dramos trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #T10#
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
#T11#
Dramos wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (12) vs (6) Dramos
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dramos has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Silalahi just content to control the position.
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi working away.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos 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.#T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dramos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Dramos regains half guard.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silalahi.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Raja Silalahi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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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 31 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plant pinned against the cage. Plant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.#CL2#
Plant clinches with his opponent.
Gambini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gambini (0) vs (4) Plant
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini prevents Plant from moving into mount.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Gambini is working away. #SUB2#
Plant tries for a kimura but Gambini is defending well.
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gambini prevents Plant from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant tries to move to mount but Gambini blocks the move with his legs.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambini wants to control but Plant postures up.
Gambini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant tries to move to mount but Gambini blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
Gambini is not content to let Plant control the position.
Gambini tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working. #T3#
Gambini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini is pressing down on Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gambini has Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Gambini continues to stall.#T4#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plant won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T5#
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gambini controlling Plant's posture.
Gambini 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.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.#T6#
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini pulls Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gambini holds on and takes a little breather.
Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (4) Plant
Gambini controlling from the top position.
Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Plant trying to control but Gambini postures up.
Plant is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gambini is staying active.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Plant tries to control the position but Gambini now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (4) Plant#T9#
Plant trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off. #T10#
Gambini is trying to stick to Plant's back but Plant is turning into Gambini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gambini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (8) vs (6) Plant
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini seems keen to control Plant's posture.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T11#
Gambini wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Gambini has Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (6) Plant
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gambini being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Gambini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini 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.
Gambini'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.#SUB2#
Gambini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plant for as long as he can get away with.
Plant is trying to control the position but Gambini postures up.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Plant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position. #T14#
More hug and hope from Gambini.
Plant looking to control.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Gambini is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Gino Gambini made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face as Kimura controls the position. #T1#
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smiff for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiff sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T2#
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Kimura is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is taking a breather. Smiff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Smiff
Kimura working a defensive guard but Smiff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Kimura is trying to keep Smiff in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Kimura control the position. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T5#
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Kimura taking a break here but Smiff is having none of it and regains half guard. #T6#
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smiff! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (5) Smiff
Kimura avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.#SUB#
Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kimura trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T7#
Smiff has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (5) Smiff#SUB#
Kimura looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Smiff is having to fend off submission attempts from Kimura, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kimura doesn't have the hooks in though and Smiff manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (15) vs (7) Smiff
Kimura has his hands on Smiff's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Smiff pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smiff pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (15) vs (10) Smiff
Kimura is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (15) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Kimura is holding onto Smiff's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura prevents Smiff from getting a body triangle.
Smiff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Smiff doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (17) vs (13) Smiff
Kimura wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Kimura 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.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (20) vs (13) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount. #T11#
Smiff is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura continues to stall.
Smiff tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.#T12##SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (22) vs (13) Smiff#T13#
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smiff is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Kimura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smiff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smiff and Kimura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smiff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14##SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura trying to control the position but Smiff is working away. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smiff stops Kimura from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 22 to 13. |
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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 15 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhodeo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus 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.
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo prevents Maximus from improving position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Maximus working away.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maximus is staying active.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximus continues to stall.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Rhodeo#T4##SUB2#
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhodeo.
Maximus wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Rhodeo won't let him.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #T6#
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Maximus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maximus's best efforts.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Rhodeo won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (15) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T14#
Rhodeo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (15) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Rhodeo in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berendas lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jagonoy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jagonoy actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Jagonoy won't allow it.
Jagonoy's coaches at Hellfire Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Jagonoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Berendas from advancing to side control.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jagonoy is trying to control but can't.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas postures up.
Berendas controlling the pace. #T2#
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berendas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Berendas
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Jagonoy is not content to let Berendas control the position.
Jagonoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berendas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (5) Berendas#SUB#
Jagonoy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Jagonoy's attempts to control the action.
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Jagonoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Berendas 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.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Jagonoy sits in half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Jagonoy keeps him under control.#T5#
Jagonoy stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jagonoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
Berendas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jagonoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (10) Berendas#T8#
Jagonoy is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it.
Jagonoy is being controlled here.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Berendas tries to advance to mount but Jagonoy denies him. #T9#
Jagonoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy prevents Berendas from moving into mount.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jagonoy (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jagonoy is defending well but eventually Berendas manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jagonoy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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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 30 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hlervu is defended easily by Thumb.#TD#
Hlervu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thumb on his heels. He'll look to pass Thumb's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thumb 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.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hlervu postures up.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hlervu passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb gets full guard.
Thumb working a defensive guard but Hlervu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu staying calm.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb prevents Hlervu from moving into mount. #T3#
Thumb tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Hlervu has knee on belly momentarily but Thumb bucks him off and regains half guard.
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Thumb is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Hlervu forces his way into half guard.
Thumb wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Hlervu trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
#T11#
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Thumb wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Hlervu is pressing down on Thumb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thumb is holding on for now.
Hlervu not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Hlervu passes into side control, despite Thumb's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Thumb
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
Hlervu'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.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hlervu stalls from top position.#T14#
Thumb is looking to regain half guard here but Hlervu keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu 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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