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SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Roth
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Gallagher is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gallagher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gallagher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Claude Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dubberly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Dubberly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy.
Dubberly controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dubberly'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.
Dubberly stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Harris#SUB#
Dubberly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Dubberly dominates the positioning.
Harris prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Harris tries to bench press Dubberly off him but Dubberly keeps the position. #T4#
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Dubberly is controlling the position.
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Harris tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Harris gets back to half guard.
Harris trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Dubberly is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard. #T8#
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (7) vs (2) Harris
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
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Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Harris has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Dubberly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Dubberly is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (5) Harris
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.
Dubberly is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (7) Harris#T12#
Dubberly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (7) vs (10) Harris#SUB2#
Harris 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, Dubberly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for the choke from the back position but Dubberly is controlling his hands well.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
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Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dubberly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13##SUB2#
Dubberly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harris is hanging on to Dubberly's back as he tries to escape.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Dubberly tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#T14##SUB2#
Harris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dubberly is defending well though. Harris let's go of the attempt for now.
Dubberly tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris avoiding Dubberly 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Cody Harris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 2 wins and 5 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cosades Jr pushes Slamister up against the cage in a clinch.
Cosades Jr is trying to drag Slamister to the mat but Slamister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Cosades Jr jumps guard and drags Slamister to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Cosades Jr keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
Slamister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Slamister content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cosades Jr has locked up a guillotine! Cosades Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Slamister is holding on here and Cosades Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Slamister has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cosades Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jargon tries to clinch but Halleck moves out of range.
Jargon sets himself, and Halleck steps forward looking for the clinch! Jargon avoids it this time.
Jargon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck with the counter takedown but Jargon avoids it easily.#TD#
Halleck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jargon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck pulls Jargon in to control the position.
Jargon won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Halleck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jargon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Halleck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jargon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jargon postures up.
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Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jargon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jargon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jargon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Jargon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halleck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Halleck is trying to keep Jargon in close.
Jargon won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jargon trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck 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.
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Halleck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jargon defends it easily.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon stopping the sweep attempt from Halleck.
Jargon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halleck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (2) Halleck
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (2) Halleck
Jargon advances to half guard.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Halleck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Halleck manages to get to full guard.
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Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jargon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halleck trying to control the position here.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Halleck 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.
Halleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (4) Halleck#T5#
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Halleck trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon pulls Halleck in close to his closed guard and prevents Halleck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jargon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (6) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Jargon postures up. #T7#
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Halleck is controlling Jargon's posture.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Jargon postures up.
Halleck is pulling down on Jargon's head to control his posture. #T8#
Jargon stays in close to Halleck's body and controls the position.
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (6) vs (6) Halleck
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jargon holds on and takes a little breather.
Halleck pushing down on Jargon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jargon trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now. #T9#
Halleck is just content to waste time from the top position. Jargon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Jargon looking to control but Halleck passes into half guard.
Halleck is taking a breather. Jargon 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.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Jargon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Halleck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Halleck is working for a kimura but Jargon is defending it quite comfortably.
Halleck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halleck wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halleck trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T11#
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (9) Halleck
Halleck fails to advance to Jargon's back.
Halleck looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Jargon can't escape the position.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.
Jargon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jargon wants to control but Halleck passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (12) Halleck
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jargon is not content to let Halleck control the position.
Jargon trying to hold on to Halleck's head to control him but Halleck postures up.
#T13#
Halleck not doing much here.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (6) vs (15) Halleck#SUB2#
Jargon tries to improve his position but Halleck has taken his back! Halleck has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jargon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Halleck pushes Jargon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gurney Halleck! |
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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 6 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Prochazka looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Prochazka drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prochazka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka working away.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Prochazka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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Prochazka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hunt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lefevre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (0) Lefevre#SUB#
Dramos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lefevre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dramos has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
Dramos has Lefevre pulled in close to control his posture.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos has control of Lefevre's left arm, preventing Lefevre from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Dramos 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.
Dramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre preventing the sweep.
Dramos is working hard here to advance position.
Dramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre controls Dramos momentarily but Dramos frees himself.
Dramos wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.#T2#
Dramos stays in close to Lefevre's body and controls the position.
Lefevre trying to control the position.
Dramos content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Dramos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lefevre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Lefevre
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dramos's guard.
Dramos keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working. #SUB#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Dramos is defending the position.
Dramos wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (7) Lefevre#T5#
Lefevre working away.
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lefevre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Dramos wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dramos tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre is taking a breather. Dramos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dramos is pressing down on Lefevre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a triangle here but Lefevre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (10) Lefevre#SUB2#
Dramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lefevre! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dramos has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthieu Lefevre!
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mack gets caught napping as Gascon dives in and scores a takedown. Mack manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gascon trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Mack is pulling down on Gascon's head to control his posture.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mack keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to hit a sweep here but Gascon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mack there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Gascon
Gascon fails to take his opponent's back.
Mack is working to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to control but Mack wriggling away. #T3#
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is trying to keep Gascon in close.
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (8) Gascon#T5#
Gascon prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Mack is squirming around nicely.
Gascon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascon is looking to work his way around to Mack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Mack is trying to escape the mount but Gascon keeps good control and instead manages to take Mack's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (11) Gascon
Mack breaks Gascon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (11) Gascon#T6#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack passes into half guard.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Mack is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon looking to control.
Mack forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Mack trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gascon looks winded!
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mack from advancing position.
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Mack prevents Gascon from improving his position.#T9#
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
#SUB#
Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
Gascon is pressing down on Mack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack pushes down on Gascon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mack in particular looking to stall.
Gascon tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#T10#
Gascon is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gascon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mack being controlled here momentarily.
Mack content to stall in guard here.
Gascon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Mack postures up. #SUB2#
Gascon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mack stacks Gascon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mack! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (5) vs (11) Gascon#SUB#
Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Gascon is defending well.
Mack advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (7) vs (11) Gascon
Gascon stops Mack from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mack trying to control but Gascon is having none of it. #T12#
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
Mack wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Gascon is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Gascon tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mack sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gascon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mack uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (10) vs (11) Gascon
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy. #T14#
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack controlling the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Mason
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Mason
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura 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.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kimura is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Mason postures up.
#SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Kimura has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Mason
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T6#
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura wants to control the position but Mason says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T8#
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Mason
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is not content to let Mason control the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura regains half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura controlling the position for now.#T10#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T12#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T13#
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well. #T14#
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 8 to 4.
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Totemo did well to prevent Cahute getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Totemo
Cahute is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Totemo gets full guard.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cahute trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo 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.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
#T2#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Cahute is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Totemo controlling Cahute's posture.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Cahute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Totemo controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Totemo
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Totemo is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo preventing the sweep.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Totemo is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Totemo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T8#
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cahute 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.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo controlling from the top position. #T9#
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Cahute trying to control the position here. #T10#
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Totemo slips nicely into half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute has Totemo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T13#
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Cahute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Totemo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cahute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cahute has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T14#
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stsyapan Chai.#TD#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Chai
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.
Chai 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.
Barnes is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Chai
Barnes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Chai
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnes is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controlling the position.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Chai
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (7) Chai
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (10) Chai
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes prevents Chai from improving position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Chai#T10#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chai is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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