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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romano gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romano has a takedown stuffed.
Julian Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Romano.
Romano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romano off to one side.
Romano looks for a takedown but Hopson sprawls well.
Hopson moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.
Romano stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopson. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romano darts in looking for a takedown but Hopson gets double underhooks and turns Romano into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romano is defended easily by Hopson.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romano wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopson wants a takedown.
Romano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hopson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hopson tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Romano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hopson (0) vs (4) Romano
Romano controlling the position well here. Hopson rolled but Romano kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Romano tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopson pushed the leg off. #T2#
Romano has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hopson's body.
Romano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Romano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano is not going to allow Hopson to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Romano controlling from the back.
Romano is hanging on to Hopson's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Romano.
Hopson wants to control his opponent's hands but Romano gets his hands free.
Hopson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Romano.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Romano avoiding Hopson 's attempts to control his hands.
Romano has good solid back control here.
Hopson staying busy and making it hard for Romano to control.
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hopson.
Romano is continuing to stall.#T5#
Hopson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Romano tries to keep control of the position but Hopson is staying busy.
Romano gets his hands free as Hopson looks to control.
Hopson is trying to break free.
Romano trying to control.
Romano is controlling the position but Hopson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6#
Romano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romano trying to control the pace. #T7#
Romano tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Romano is controlling the pace.
Romano prevents Hopson from improving his position.
Romano controlling the action here.
Hopson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopson tries to get out of the position.
Romano is trying to control. Hopson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Hopson is looking to improve his position.
Romano is keen to just control but Hopson is a slippery customer.
Romano not doing much here.
Hopson wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
Hopson is not content to let Romano control the position.#T9#
Hopson is controlling Romano's trapped leg to prevent Romano from advancing to side control.
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Hopson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson trying to control here.
Romano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Hopson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hopson is not content to let Romano control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano uses his free foot to push down on Hopson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hopson. Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (0) vs (7) Romano
Romano looking to control but Hopson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romano controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Hopson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson is working to get back to half guard.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
Romano tries to control but Hopson wriggling away. #T12#
Romano controlling from the full mount.
Romano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopson is looking to escape. #T13#
Hopson is looking to improve his position but Romano isn't that keen on the idea.
Romano takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (0) vs (10) Romano
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.
More stalling from Romano.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Romano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Romano controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Vic Romano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dubberly shoots in looking for a takedown. Haelfson tries to sprawl out of it but Dubberly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haelfson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dubberly quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haelfson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly prevents Haelfson from moving into mount. #T1#
Dubberly is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dubberly tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Dubberly won't allow it.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Haelfson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (8) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson trying to control the position but Dubberly is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubberly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dubberly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.
Dubberly looks winded!#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson postures up.#T4#
Haelfson works to advance to full mount. Dubberly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine from mount but Dubberly is having none of it.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubberly on the ground.
Dubberly regains half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
#SUB#
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Dubberly is defending it quite comfortably.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haelfson is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubberly won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Haelfson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (13) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson content just to control the position here.
Haelfson tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Dubberly is trying desperately to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Haelfson looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well. #SUB#
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dubberly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Dubberly's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (0) Brands
Brands wants to sweep here but Hallows controlling him for the moment.
Hallows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows passes Brands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Brands is staying active underneath Hallows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Hallows seems content to control.
Hallows trying to control from half guard but Brands is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands won't allow Hallows to pass to mount.
Brands is looking to improve his position.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hallows defends it easily.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
Brands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (2) Brands
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brands pushes down on Hallows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hallows keeping hold of Brands's head, controlling as best he can.
Brands wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hallows is trying to maintain the position but Brands is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands looking to pass the guard.
Hallows 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.#T3#
Hallows 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: Hallows (4) vs (2) Brands
Well, if Hallows 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.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Brands defending well.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hallows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.
Brands can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brands can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Brands is defending well.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #T4#
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Hallows.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Brands keeps trying to improve his position.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brands keeps working.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (7) vs (2) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (10) vs (2) Brands
Brands staying busy and making it hard for Hallows to control.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.
Hallows is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (10) vs (4) Brands
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T6#
Hallows trying to control the position.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (7) Brands
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows tries to get to full guard but Brands has control of the leg.
Hallows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (10) Brands
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallows keeps working.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Brands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallows has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brands tries for a kimura but Hallows is defending well. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brands's best efforts.#T8#
Brands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brands manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (12) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (15) vs (10) Brands
Hallows works to advance to full mount. Brands defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hallows (17) vs (10) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (20) vs (10) Brands#SUB#
Hallows 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallows keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Hallows is looking for the choke from the back position but Brands is controlling his hands well.
Brands rolls, trying to escape but Hallows keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brands is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Hallows 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (20) vs (12) Brands
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Brands trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows looking to control.
#SUB#
Hallows is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully. #T10#
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows 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: Hallows (22) vs (12) Brands
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brands! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (25) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Brands is in no mood to give up.
Brands is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (28) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Brands showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#T11##SUB#
Hallows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brands knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brands for a finish.
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brands rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet. #T12#
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Hallows passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (31) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brands tries to bench press Hallows off him but Hallows keeps the position.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Brands blocks the move with his legs.
Brands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hallows's best efforts.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Brands is defending the position. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Brands defends it.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Hallows wants to free his trapped foot but Brands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Hallows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hallows is working for a submission of some sort.
Hallows tries to pass to full mount but Brands defends it. #T14#
Brands is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (34) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows wants to take Brands's back but he can't do it this time.
Brands is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallows has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows takes the fight on points by 34 to 12.
After winning the bout, Broady Hallows 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Maccall wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Nucombe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maccall (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Nucombe stalling.
Maccall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maccall is looking to improve his position.
Nucombe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Maccall gets full guard.
Nucombe stays in close to Maccall's body and controls the position.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T2#
Nucombe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (0) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maccall (0) vs (7) Nucombe#T3#
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maccall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maccall (0) vs (10) Nucombe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Maccall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maccall tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
#T5#
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.
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##T7#
Maccall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Maccall right now.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Maccall tries to break free.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Maccall buck him off.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Maccall is trying to break free.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maccall.#T9#
Maccall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nucombe.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Maccall from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Nucombe controlling from the back.
Maccall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nucombe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Maccall just trying to survive but Nucombe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.#T13##T14#
Nucombe has the hooks in. Maccall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe gets his hands free as Maccall looks to control.
Nucombe 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.
You can see the frustration on Maccall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maccall doesn't escape.
Maccall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Neil Nucombe thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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