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SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nick Holey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Akiyama pushes Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
#TD#
Holey gets control of Akiyama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
Akiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Holey is retaining full guard.
Holey is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Holey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey controlling Akiyama's posture.
Holey keeping full guard, as Akiyama tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Holey is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
Holey controls Akiyama momentarily but Akiyama frees himself.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Holey is keeping the position.
Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Holey keeps moving.
Akiyama looking to pass the guard.
Akiyama postures up.
#SUB2#
Akiyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holey dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (0) Akiyama#T2#
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Holey advances to half guard. #SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akiyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Holey seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Holey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akiyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holey.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Holey trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Holey is looking to advance position but Akiyama won't allow it.
Holey wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy. #T5#
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
Akiyama is pressing down on Holey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holey is one step ahead there.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama is trying to keep Holey in close.
#T6#
Holey stopping the sweep attempt from Akiyama.
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Akiyama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Holey has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (2) Akiyama#T7#
Holey keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Holey has Akiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holey is keeping the position for now.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Holey.
Akiyama pushing down on Holey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Akiyama is looking to pass Holey's guard but actually Holey recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holey looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Holey is breathing heavily.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (4) vs (2) Akiyama
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom. #T9#
Holey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Akiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Akiyama as he works his way to full guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving. #T10#
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Holey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Holey controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Akiyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holey stacks Akiyama 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 Holey! Score +3 for passing guard: Holey (7) vs (2) Akiyama#T13#
Akiyama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holey's best efforts.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Holey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.
#SUB#
Holey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Holey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holey takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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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 2 wins and 4 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Driscoll Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Driscoll Jr jumps guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll Jr looking to control.
Driscoll Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wahlstroem manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wahlstroem has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr is looking to defend but Wahlstroem has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Wahlstroem pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driscoll Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Wahlstroem! |
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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 1 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farquharson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Bolleke
Farquharson taking a breather here.
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bolleke! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (6) vs (0) Bolleke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now. #T1##T2#
Farquharson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke looks winded!
Farquharson'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.#T3#
Farquharson takes Bolleke's back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (9) vs (0) Bolleke#T4#
Farquharson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bolleke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson controlling from the back.#SUB#
Bolleke showing good submission defense here.
#T5##SUB#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Farquharson's arms. #SUB#
Bolleke is trying to roll into a better position but Farquharson has get a rear naked choke and Bolleke is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutz defends it nicely.#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Nutz gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nutz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nutz rolls with it to try and escape but Hunt cranks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Hunt!
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 16 wins and 11 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heliogabale is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Heliogabale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
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.
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well. #T8#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Kimura is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Heliogabale pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (5) Heliogabale#T10#
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Heliogabale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura regains half guard.
Heliogabale moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Heliogabale
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T12#
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Kimura is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Heliogabale
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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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 10 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lascombe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lascombe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Lascombe clinches. #TD2#
Lascombe lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Lascombe
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.
Lascombe trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lascombe. Oh but Prochazka has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lascombe goes limp - he's gone! Prochazka jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Prochazka!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well. #T2#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva gets to mount! Takeshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #T4#
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Da Silva trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Da Silva is tapping! Great win for Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 26 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snowstrinski.#TD#
Snowstrinski 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: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hunt
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.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt stalling. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hunt is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well. #T5#
Snowstrinski gets full guard.#SUB#
Hunt is sitting in close to Snowstrinski's body. Snowstrinski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Snowstrinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Gomes
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov working away.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Gomes
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Gomes is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Gomes
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes tries to break free.
#T3#
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gomes breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Gomes
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Gomes 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.#T6#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Gomes trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (2) Gomes#T8#
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Gomes trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (17) vs (2) Gomes#T9#
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kersikov.
Gomes just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
#T11#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free. #T13#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T14#
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Nykolai Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macker tries to clinch up.#TD#
Erwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Erwin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin'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.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Erwin is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.#T1#
Erwin tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erwin is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Erwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Erwin trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to control here.
#T2#
Erwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Erwin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Macker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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