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SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deap Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Yoshida
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.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Walters won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Walters trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters postures up.
Yoshida pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshida is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshida is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Yoshida
Walters is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Walters is trying to escape and Yoshida transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Walters is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yoshida! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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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 8 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Conquer Worlrd gets caught flat footed, as Mondiou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (2) Mondiou
Mondiou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conquer Worlrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mondiou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conquer Worlrd sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conquer Worlrd is just riding it out for now. Mondiou eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mondiou seems to be working for a kimura but Conquer Worlrd defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conquer Worlrd trying to control but Mondiou postures up.
Mondiou works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (5) Mondiou
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Mondiou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Conquer Worlrd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Conquer Worlrd shrugs it off.
Mondiou wants to take Conquer Worlrd's back here but Conquer Worlrd is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Conquer Worlrd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (2) vs (5) Mondiou#SUB2#
Mondiou looking for a guillotine here but Conquer Worlrd defends easily.
Conquer Worlrd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conquer Worlrd defends it easily.#T2#
Mondiou looking to control but Conquer Worlrd passes into half guard.
Conquer Worlrd is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou is trying to maintain the position but Conquer Worlrd is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondiou moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondiou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conquer Worlrd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conquer Worlrd is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Conquer Worlrd pushes his legs off easily.
Mondiou controlling the position.
Conquer Worlrd stopping the sweep attempt from Mondiou.#SUB2#
Mondiou working for a triangle but Conquer Worlrd defends it easily.
Mondiou looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Mondiou looking for a triangle here. Conquer Worlrd is fighting it but it looks tight! Mondiou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conquer Worlrd is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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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 1 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ox clinches up against the cage.
Lin Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ox jumps into guard, dragging Lin Wang to the mat.
#SUB2#
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang passes Ox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Lin Wang.
#SUB#
Lin Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lin Wang.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Lin Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Lin Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ox.
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
Lin Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lin Wang is fighting to break Ox's control of his arms but Ox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
Lin Wang trying to control but Ox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang preventing the sweep.
Lin Wang passes Ox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lin Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ox doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Ox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Ox looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Lin Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lin Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#SUB2#
Ox is looking for a triangle but Lin Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Lin Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lin Wang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#T5#
Lin Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (0) Ox
Lin Wang has control of an arm but Ox manages to advance to Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (4) Ox
Lin Wang tries to break free.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Ox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lin Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ox's guard. Nice work there by Lin Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ox
Ox is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
#SUB#
Lin Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (6) Ox
Ox pushes down on Lin Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Lin Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ox pulls his head out easily.
Ox slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Ox has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (9) Ox
Ox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lin Wang tries to lock up and control but Ox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Ox is working for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Ox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lin Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lin Wang keeping his opponent close.
Ox trying to control the position but Lin Wang is working away. #T8#
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #T9#
Ox moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (5) vs (11) Ox#SUB2#
Ox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin Wang is surviving well by controlling Ox's body position as best he can.
Ox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin Wang is looking to escape.
Lin Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (14) Ox
Ox 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.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lin Wang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Ox tries to get the hooks in deep but Lin Wang pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ox working for a choke but Lin Wang is defending well.
Lin Wang is trying to break free.
Ox avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Lin Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ox tries to control but Lin Wang wriggling away.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lin Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Lin Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ox is working away from the top position though.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ox has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (17) Ox
Ox is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (20) Ox
Lin Wang tries to escape but Ox has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lin Wang fending off the submission attempt from Ox. #T14##SUB2#
Ox has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lin Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ox gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ox! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Marston is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Jones trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Marston goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Marston
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marston pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (7) Marston
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Marston prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T5#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (13) Marston#T6#
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Marston is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones tries to break free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Jones.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Jones trying to control the position but Marston manages to sink in the hooks.
Marston is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Marston has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (13) Marston
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Marston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marston is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (15) Marston
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard but Marston passes into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T11#
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (18) Marston
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston controlling from mount. #T12#
Jones 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.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadiq enables Strakapoud to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadiq manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Sadiq
Sadiq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to move into half guard but instead Sadiq has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Sadiq
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sadiq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Strakapoud working for submissions but it's allowed Sadiq to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq gets to mount! Strakapoud was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (7) Sadiq
Sadiq can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura here.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Strakapoud works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sadiq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadiq has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Strakapoud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadiq has picked Strakapoud up and slammed him! Strakapoud can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadiq manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (10) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud prevents Sadiq from improving position.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sadiq thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadiq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is trying to improve his position.
Sadiq has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (2) vs (15) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud tries to break free.
#T4#
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms.
Strakapoud tries to escape but Sadiq has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sadiq is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Sadiq . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sadiq 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (15) Sadiq
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard. #T5#
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #SUB#
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadiq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadiq is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Sadiq defending well. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strakapoud is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sadiq as he works his way to full guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Sadiq manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Sadiq pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard. #SUB#
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
#SUB#
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Sadiq defends it. #T9##SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Sadiq controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Strakapoud is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.#SUB#
Strakapoud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sadiq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sadiq has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (17) Sadiq
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (17) Sadiq #T11#
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Sadiq is controlling Strakapoud's posture.#SUB#
Strakapoud has gone for a leg lock! Sadiq slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (19) Sadiq #SUB#
Strakapoud throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sadiq uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (22) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strakapoud is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (24) Sadiq #T12#
Strakapoud slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sadiq is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (27) Sadiq
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud is breathing heavily.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (30) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (33) Sadiq #T13##SUB2#
Sadiq has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strakapoud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sadiq working for a choke but Strakapoud is defending well.
Strakapoud is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sadiq looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sadiq will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sadiq has locked on a rear naked choke here! Strakapoud is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Melia closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.#TD2#
Melia has clasped his hands together around Blue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Melia
Melia is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melia is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Blue tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia taking a breather here.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue prevents Melia from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Blue trying to remain calm as Melia controls from the top position.
Blue has one of Melia's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Melia wants to control for a moment but Blue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (4) Melia
Melia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue content just to control the position here. #T3#
Melia is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.
Melia 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.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Blue not doing much here.
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Melia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
Blue trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Melia
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Blue controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Blue looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Melia frees his head quite easily.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (6) Melia
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.#T11#
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (6) Melia
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (8) Melia
Blue keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Blue controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Melia won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Melia in to control the position. #T13##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Blue has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Blue is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
De Moncey drives through with a takedown into Manning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manning dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (2) De Moncey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Manning trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.#SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
De Moncey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manning content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.
De Moncey is not content to let Manning control the position.#T4#
Manning is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Manning is stalling here. De Moncey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manning seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Moncey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (2) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning tries to buck De Moncey off but De Moncey is having none of it.
Manning keeps De Moncey under control for a moment.
Manning regains half guard.
Manning wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold.
De Moncey wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.
De Moncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
Manning trying to control here.
Manning wants to improve his position but De Moncey is controlling well.
#T6#
De Moncey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Moncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Moncey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if De Moncey 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.
De Moncey trying to control from half guard but Manning is working away.
Manning trying to control but De Moncey postures up.
#SUB2#
De Moncey is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manning sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning gets full guard.#SUB2#
De Moncey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Moncey has Manning in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (4) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning advances to half guard.
De Moncey is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Manning trying to control from half guard but De Moncey is working away. #SUB#
Manning wants to work for an arm triangle but De Moncey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but De Moncey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
De Moncey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Manning looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Manning is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
Manning wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.#SUB2#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Moncey's guard.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Moncey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (7) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning is trying to control here but De Moncey has managed to regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Manning is working for a kimura but De Moncey is defending it quite comfortably.
Manning moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (10) vs (6) De Moncey
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Manning with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Moncey is controlling an arm, preventing Manning from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
De Moncey is looking to get to half guard.
De Moncey has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Manning's lack of action.
Manning works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (13) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning trying to control but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey regains half guard.#T14##SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura but De Moncey is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manning works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (16) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
George Manning made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gaul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fella sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fella counters by clinching up.
Fella tries for a takedown but Gaul manages to get underhooks.
Fella drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fella is fending him off so far but Gaul persists. Nope, Fella circles away and we're back to standing.
Stella Fella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.
Gaul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaul somewhat.
Lamban Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gaul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fella (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fella is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Fella tries to buck Gaul off but Gaul is having none of it.#T2#
Fella is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fella wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Fella regains half guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fella keeps working.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Gaul.#SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Fella is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Fella trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fella trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fella (0) vs (7) Gaul#T4#
Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fella is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul fails to move to back control.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fella is looking to escape.
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but Fella doesn't allow it.
Fella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fella is looking to escape.
Fella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine from mount but Fella is having none of it.
Fella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fella is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Gaul wants to control the pace but Fella is squirming around nicely.
Gaul takes Fella's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fella is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fella (0) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul trying to control momentarily.
Gaul controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking to break Fella's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fella remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gaul is looking to control Fella but Fella is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fella breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fella (2) vs (10) Gaul#T7#
Fella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fella has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Fella controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fella tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gaul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fella uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fella (5) vs (10) Gaul#SUB#
Fella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaul tries to bench press Fella off him but Fella keeps the position.
Gaul is trying to control Fella's posture but Fella avoids it.
Gaul is being controlled here.
Gaul tries to bench press Fella off him but Fella keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.#T10##SUB#
Fella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Fella is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #SUB#
Fella goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fella but great work by Gaul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fella (5) vs (14) Gaul
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.
Gaul with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11##SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fella knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fella is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Gaul wants to control for a moment but Fella uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fella wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is thwarting Fella's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Fella tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Fella is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
Gaul is looking to pass Fella's guard but actually Fella recovers to full guard.
Fella looking to control.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Fella is keeping the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fella is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Fella'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fella.
Fella is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up. #T14##SUB#
Fella throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fella keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 14 to 5.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
Jagonoy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gambini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jagonoy but Jagonoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
Thammy Jagonoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini looks for a takedown but Jagonoy sprawls well.
Jagonoy leaves Gambini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jagonoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gambini misses with a takedown #TD#
and Jagonoy counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (0) Gambini#T1##SUB#
Jagonoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jagonoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gambini is defending well.
Jagonoy working away.#SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gambini, who protects the arm well.
Gambini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gambini is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
Gambini has his hands clasped together around Jagonoy's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy trying to mount his opponent but Gambini defends it.
Gambini tries to roll over but Jagonoy keeps him under control.
Gambini is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini keeping hold of Jagonoy's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Jagonoy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gambini is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Jagonoy trying to control from half guard but Gambini is working away.
Gambini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gambini.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Jagonoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gambini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (5) Gambini#T4#
Jagonoy manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Jagonoy defends it. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambini is taking a breather. Jagonoy 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.#T5#
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position. #T6#
Gambini is still trying to improve position.
Gambini prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini trying to control the pace. #T7#
Jagonoy wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
#T8#
Jagonoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini controlling the pace.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Jagonoy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Gambini is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now.
Well, if Gambini 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jagonoy won't allow Gambini to pass to mount. #T11#
Gambini stalling.
Jagonoy wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in half guard, Gambini seems content to control.#T12#
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (8) Gambini
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#
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gambini is staying tight to Jagonoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 4.
Gino Gambini made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview.
Thammy Jagonoy spoke after the fight, 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 18 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lake shoots in for a double leg but Berendas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Berendas shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Berendas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berendas (4) vs (0) Lake
Berendas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lake is trying to work for a sweep but Berendas has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (6) vs (0) Lake
Berendas controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Berendas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lake shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T1#
Berendas'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.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Berendas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Lake can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Lake is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Berendas controlling from mount.
Lake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Lake wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lake wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T5#
Berendas tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Berendas has hold of Lake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Lake tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Berendas trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T7#
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berendas prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Berendas controlling his opponent.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Berendas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lake is now in Berendas's guard. A big mistake from Berendas there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (2) Lake#T8#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas seems keen to control Lake's posture.#SUB#
Berendas 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. #T9#
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas looking to control.
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #T10#
Lake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (6) vs (5) Lake
Berendas is not content to let Lake control the position.
Lake taking a break here but Berendas is having none of it and regains half guard. #T11#
Lake trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Berendas trying to control here.
Berendas won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Berendas is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lake is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Lake is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lake is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake is just content to waste time from the top position. Berendas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake preventing the sweep. #T14#
Lake is looking to pass into half guard but Berendas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berendas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Lake
Lake is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Lake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Lake is looking to sweep but instead, Berendas has passed into half guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (5) Lake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
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. |
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