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TPG 003 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Deiveiredo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deiveiredo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bird has hold of one of Deiveiredo's legs. Deiveiredo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bird gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (0) Deiveiredo#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo looking for a sweep. Not yet Deiveiredo, not yet.
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deiveiredo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deiveiredo keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo is trying to keep Bird in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Deiveiredo is retaining full guard.
Bird is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge 👊 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Deiveiredo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deiveiredo is looking to improve his position.
Deiveiredo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position.
Bird wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving.
Deiveiredo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deiveiredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Bird trying to control but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deiveiredo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deiveiredo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bird controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a triangle but Bird pushes his legs off easily.
Bird advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (0) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Deiveiredo is defending well.
Bird wants to take a breather but Deiveiredo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Deiveiredo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bird is pressing down on Deiveiredo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deiveiredo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Deiveiredo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
Bird wants to pass to mount but Deiveiredo is defending the position. #SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deiveiredo is looking to improve his position.
Deiveiredo trying to control from the bottom.
Bird moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (8) vs (0) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo wants to control but Bird postures up.#SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deiveiredo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deiveiredo is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it. #T5#
Bird trying to control the action but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deiveiredo keeps working.
Deiveiredo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (8) vs (2) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deiveiredo is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Deiveiredo not doing much here.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Bird is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Bird wants to improve his position but Deiveiredo is controlling well.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Bird gets back to full guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Bird 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#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Deiveiredo passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bird wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Deiveiredo is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Deiveiredo trying to mount his opponent but Bird defends it.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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.
Deiveiredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deiveiredo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deiveiredo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bird (12) vs (2) Deiveiredo
Bird is trying to stick to Deiveiredo's back but Deiveiredo is turning into Bird. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bird's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Deiveiredo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (12) vs (4) Deiveiredo
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deiveiredo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Deiveiredo defends easily.
#SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Deiveiredo postures up.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Deiveiredo won't allow Bird to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Deiveiredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deiveiredo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully. #T11#
Deiveiredo won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Bird looking to control.
#SUB#
Bird 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! Deiveiredo rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Deiveiredo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Figueson Deiveiredo was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leetoh drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Leetoh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nozadzi stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh is working for takedown but Nozadzi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nozadzi manages to pull guard.
Leetoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leetoh is aware though and is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Leetoh controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Leetoh pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leetoh won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leetoh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nozadzi 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. #SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Leetoh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leetoh manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Leetoh's guard.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Nozadzi 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.#T2#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leetoh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leetoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leetoh pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Leetoh is working for a submission of some sort.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Leetoh is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi is doing well to control the position and prevent Leetoh from advancing to side control.
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi has his hands clasped together around Leetoh's back. He's all about the action.
Leetoh controlling the action here.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nozadzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Leetoh's head to control him but Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Leetoh has control of the leg.
Leetoh is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leetoh is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozadzi won't allow Leetoh to pass to mount.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Leetoh content to control rather than advance.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Leetoh passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Leetoh wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leetoh fails to move to back control.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.#SUB#
Nozadzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leetoh. #T6#
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh wants to finish this one by submission but Nozadzi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leetoh.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
Leetoh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leetoh is staying active.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Leetoh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Leetoh looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7##SUB#
Leetoh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh working for a submission but Nozadzi is keeping him at bay.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Leetoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leetoh trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well. #SUB#
Leetoh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Nozadzi is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leetoh 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. #SUB#
Leetoh 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.
Nozadzi trying to control the position here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has his foot on Leetoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leetoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9#
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leetoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Leetoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Leetoh trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leetoh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leetoh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10##SUB#
Leetoh drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Leetoh off! Leetoh jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control Leetoh's posture.
Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leetoh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (4) Nozadzi
Leetoh wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leetoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Leetoh has his feet on Nozadzi's thighs here. He's pushed Nozadzi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nozadzi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adiwang Leetoh!
Adiwang Leetoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anders has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Soriano pulls guard effortlessly.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Soriano trying to control here.
#SUB#
Anders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soriano won't allow Anders to pass to mount.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soriano tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Soriano actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anders 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.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anders passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (3) vs (0) Soriano
Anders prevents Soriano from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders tries to control but Soriano wriggling away. #T2#
Soriano is trying to escape the mount.
Soriano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (3) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soriano pushes down on Anders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anders is looking to control Soriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders is looking to control Soriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Soriano wants to work for an arm triangle but Anders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anders trying to control from the bottom.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano not doing much here.
Anders gets full guard.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soriano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (5) vs (2) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Anders seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Soriano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Anders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Anders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anders works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano 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#
Soriano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anders passes Soriano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Soriano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anders. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soriano defends it well. #SUB#
Anders seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but Soriano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage.
Soriano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anders wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anders is one step ahead there. #T6#
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soriano has his hands on Anders's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (8) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano struggling a bit here.
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders is staying tight to Soriano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Anders is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Soriano is looking to regain half guard here but Anders keeps moving and retains side control.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Soriano is trying to get back to half guard.
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soriano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soriano is not content to let Anders control the position.
Soriano tries to improve position but can't.
Soriano wants to control but Anders postures up.#SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Anders trying to control the action but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soriano is letting Anders control him for a moment. #SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders working away.
Anders tries to move to mount but Soriano blocks the move with his legs.
Soriano isn't going anywhere.#T10#
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders trying to control the action but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Soriano is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Anders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anders working away.
Soriano tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.#SUB#
Anders tries for a kimura but Soriano is defending well. #T11#
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anders tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well.
Soriano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Soriano is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anders is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Soriano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Soriano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soriano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anders off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (8) vs (6) Soriano
Anders trying to control but not successfully.
Anders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anders wants to hold on but Soriano pushes him away.
Anders is desperately trying to improve his position but Soriano has a good base and remains in mount.
Soriano content just to control the position here.
Soriano tries to control but Anders wriggling away.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Soriano avoids the attempt from Anders to control.
Soriano controlling the pace for now.
Anders sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Soriano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Soriano wants to work for an arm triangle but Anders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Soriano is working for a submission of some sort.
Soriano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (8) vs (9) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders is trying to improve his position.
Soriano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working. #T14##SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
Anders can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders struggling a bit here.
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
Anders trying to remain calm as Soriano controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anders trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 9 to 8.
Puna Soriano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rogan Josh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cardosi rushes Josh and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Josh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cardosi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Josh (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Josh gets his hands free as Cardosi looks to control.
Cardosi is really stuck here.
Josh doesn't have the hooks in and Cardosi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Josh has his hands on Cardosi's head, controlling the position.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Josh is retaining full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Josh keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Josh is adopting a defensive guard.
Josh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Josh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Josh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Josh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Josh has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Josh is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi postures up.
#T2#
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Josh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh wants to sweep but no luck.
Josh trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi drops back looking for a leg! Josh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Josh manages to kick Cardosi off! Cardosi jumps back into Josh's guard.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Cardosi won't allow Josh to sweep him here.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardosi prevents Josh from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Josh is defending well.
Josh is trying to control but can't.
Josh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardosi uses his free foot to push down on Josh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Josh. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (5) Cardosi#T4#
Josh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Josh is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Josh is trying to escape the mount.
Josh tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cardosi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Josh is surviving well by controlling Cardosi's body position as best he can.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Josh is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Josh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (8) Cardosi
Josh can't do much from the bottom here.
Josh prevents Cardosi from moving into mount.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Josh is working from the bottom.
Josh regains half guard.
Josh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Josh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Josh wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
#T6#
Cardosi is trying to control. Josh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Josh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Josh keeping hold of Cardosi's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Josh looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Josh controlling the position well.
Josh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Cardosi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Josh is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.
Cardosi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (11) Cardosi#T8##SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to get an arm triangle but Josh is defending well.
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. Josh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Josh (4) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to control but Josh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi controlling the position easily from mount.
Josh gets back to half guard.
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardosi tries to pass to full mount but Josh defends it. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardosi 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.
#T9#
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Josh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Rogan Josh spoke after the fight, saying 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Van De Leide! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Marrero rushes Van De Leide and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marrero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marrero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Van De Leide turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van De Leide (4) vs (0) Marrero
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.#SUB#
Van De Leide is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marrero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marrero is looking to regain half guard here but Van De Leide keeps moving and retains side control.
Marrero is not content to let Van De Leide control the position. #SUB#
Van De Leide tries for a kimura but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero prevents Van De Leide from improving position.
Marrero regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide controlling the action here.#SUB#
Van De Leide seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marrero is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Albodean tries to keep at a distance but Sleon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albodean prevents it.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon is working for takedown but Albodean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Albodean's takedown attempt.
Sleon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Albodean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Albodean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Sleon prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albodean after a bit of a struggle.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Sleon jumps into guard, dragging Albodean to the mat.
#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albodean controls the pace.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon wants to improve his position but Albodean is controlling well.
#T1#
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon is controlling Albodean's trapped leg to prevent Albodean from advancing to side control.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sleon is positioning himself well to prevent Albodean advancing to mount.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sleon is trying to maintain the position but Albodean is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albodean passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (3) vs (0) Sleon
Albodean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sleon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sleon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sleon regains half guard.
Albodean controlling the pace.
Sleon moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Albodean 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. #SUB2#
Sleon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Albodean pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Albodean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albodean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean won't allow Sleon to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.#T4#
Sleon looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleon, not yet. #SUB#
Albodean 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.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.
Albodean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard.
Albodean trying to control from half guard but Sleon is working away. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albodean pulls his head out easily.
Sleon is staying active underneath Albodean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean is really struggling to control Sleon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Albodean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sleon controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Albodean advances to half guard.
Albodean is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon is pressing down on Albodean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleon 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.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Albodean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.#T7#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
Sleon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Albodean 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.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pulls Albodean in close to his closed guard and prevents Albodean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura but Sleon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Albodean to get the leverage. #SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura but Sleon is defending well.
#SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sleon trying to control but Albodean postures up.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (6) vs (0) Sleon
Sleon regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#T10#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sleon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
#SUB#
Albodean drops back looking for a leg! Sleon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sleon manages to kick Albodean off! Albodean jumps back into Sleon's guard.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass. #T11#
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sleon actively working from the bottom here.
Albodean slows the pace down in half guard.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Albodean tries to pass to full mount but Sleon defends it.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working. #T12#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albodean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB2#
Albodean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Albodean controlling from the top position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB#
Albodean wants to work for an arm triangle but Sleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sleon wants to get back to full guard.
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon gets full guard.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albodean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is working for a kimura but Sleon is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nick Albodean decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darius moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Howell tightens his grip and picks Darius up, before dumping him to the ground. Darius manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darius (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell is pushing down on Darius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darius is fighting to maintain full guard but Howell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darius wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to control rather than advance.
Darius gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Darius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Darius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (2) Howell#T1#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Darius is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Darius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a triangle but Darius pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darius is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
Darius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howell controls Darius momentarily but Darius frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (4) Howell
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell postures up.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darius is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Darius 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.
Darius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (4) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darius defends it easily.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (7) vs (4) Howell#SUB#
Darius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darius looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell seems keen to control Darius's posture.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darius is fighting to break Howell's control of his arms but Howell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (7) vs (6) Howell#SUB#
Darius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Darius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darius is controlling Howell's posture.#T5#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Darius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (9) vs (6) Howell
Darius postures up.
Howell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Darius slips nicely into half guard.
Darius is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell is concentrating on defense, preventing Darius from advancing position.
Darius wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances to half guard. #T6#
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass.
Darius passes into half guard.
Darius prevents Howell from improving his position.
Darius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (12) vs (6) Howell
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Darius looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darius avoids the attempt from Howell to control.#SUB#
Darius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Darius is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T7#
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Howell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Darius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Howell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Darius yanks on the arm and Howell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Darius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Darius!
After the big win, Benny Darius made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Arnolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Almeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Arnolds pulls guard.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds has his hands on Almeda's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Almeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeda controls the pace.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Almeda slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda stalling.
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (3) vs (0) Arnolds
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Almeda controlling from mount.
Arnolds tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Almeda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda postures up.#SUB#
Almeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arnolds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeda wants to control but Arnolds is keeping him busy.
Arnolds has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arnolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (3) vs (4) Arnolds#SUB2#
Arnolds 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, Almeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeda is doing well to defend. Arnolds seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Arnolds!
A very excited looking Alan Arnolds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mark Jackacy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackacy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackacy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jackacy instigates a clinch.
Jackacy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Jackacy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (0) Owen
Jackacy trying to pass the guard but Owen defending well.
Owen is trying to control but can't.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg.
Jackacy is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg.
Jackacy trying to control from half guard but Owen is working away. #SUB#
Jackacy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
Jackacy is taking a breather. Owen 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.
Jackacy is trying to control the action in half guard but Owen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Owen gets back to full guard.
Jackacy stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.#SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackacy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackacy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Owen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackacy trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen wants to sweep but no luck.
Owen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Jackacy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Jackacy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jackacy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackacy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owen has his hands on Jackacy's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackacy is aware though and is defending well.
Owen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jackacy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackacy tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard.
Jackacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackacy postures up.
#T3#
Jackacy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackacy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owen is controlling Jackacy's posture.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Jackacy from controlling successfully.
Owen seems keen to control Jackacy's posture.
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Jackacy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackacy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackacy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Jackacy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackacy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackacy, not yet.
Jackacy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jackacy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owen wants to pass the guard but Jackacy is keeping the position.
Owen stays in close to Jackacy's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Jackacy working for a triangle but Owen defends it easily.
Owen trying to control but Jackacy is working from the bottom.
Jackacy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (4) vs (2) Owen
Owen controlling Jackacy's posture. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackacy defends well.
Owen trying to control the position.
Owen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackacy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Owen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackacy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Owen is tightening it up a little... Jackacy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackacy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackacy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Owen!
After the big win, Sam Owen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mark Jackacy was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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