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TPG 004 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; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is pressed up against the cage. Nozadzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sleon down to the mat. Sleon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sleon moves into the clinch.
Nozadzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nozadzi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sleon tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Sleon
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Sleon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls Sleon momentarily but Sleon frees himself.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sleon won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T1#
Nozadzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Sleon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon 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. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sleon controlling from the top position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T3#
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage.
Sleon stays in close to Nozadzi's body and controls the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi controlling the position.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
Sleon preventing the sweep.
Sleon is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sleon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T4#
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Sleon has control of the leg.
Sleon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #SUB2#
Sleon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sleon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi controlling Sleon's posture.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Sleon's head to control his posture.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Sleon is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Sleon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sleon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleon pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Still in half guard, Sleon seems content to control.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sleon wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sleon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Sleon
Sleon looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sleon looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Sleon postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Sleon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nozadzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Sleon avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Sleon controlling from the full mount.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Sleon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Sleon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Sleon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleon is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleon to get the leverage.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Sleon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sleon 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 wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sleon drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Sleon off! Sleon jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sleon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Sleon is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Sleon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sleon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Sleon
Sleon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleon tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sleon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nozadzi is looking to escape. #T14#
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleon wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi 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: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Sleon looks winded!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Sleon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sleon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleon is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Edward Sleon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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 4 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anders moves into the clinch.
Darius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darius wants a takedown.
Anders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryk Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Darius.#TD2#
Darius wants the takedown. Anders is fighting it off but Darius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anders's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anders (0) vs (2) Darius
Anders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (2) vs (2) Darius
Anders advances to half guard.
Darius trying to hold on to Anders's head to control him but Anders postures up.
#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.
Darius is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darius avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Darius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Darius is trying to control the position but Anders postures up. #SUB2#
Darius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anders is aware though and is defending well.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anders looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Anders drops back looking for a leg! Darius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darius manages to kick Anders off! Anders jumps back into Darius's guard.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Darius.
Anders stays in close to Darius's body and controls the position.
Darius trying to keep a closed guard but Anders is proving a slippery customer.
Anders is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2##SUB2#
Darius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anders sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darius is adopting a defensive guard.
Darius trying to control the position.
Anders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Darius is looking for a triangle but Anders pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Darius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Anders slows the pace down in half guard.
Anders looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Darius is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
Darius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Anders seems to be working for a kimura but Darius defends the submission attempt.
Anders wants to take a breather but Darius is having none of it.
Darius wants to get back to full guard.
Darius gets back to full guard.
Anders advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (5) vs (2) Darius#T4#
Darius is looking to regain half guard here but Anders keeps moving and retains side control.
Darius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darius keeps working.
Anders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Darius moves into full guard.
Anders trying to control but Darius is working from the bottom.
Darius pulls Anders in close to his closed guard and prevents Anders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Anders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Darius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Darius can't keep his opponent in guard - Anders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darius is looking to improve his position.
Anders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anders is keen to just control but Darius is a slippery customer.#T6#
Darius wants to get back to full guard.
Anders trying to control the pace.
Anders wants to control but Darius is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anders trying to pass the guard but Darius defending well.
Darius wants to control but Anders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Darius is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
Darius is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darius is trying to maintain the position but Anders is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Anders stands and throws Darius's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (8) vs (2) Darius
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darius keeps working. #SUB#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders wants to control but Darius is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Darius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darius seems a little lost for a moment, as Anders dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Anders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Darius's face as Anders controls the position.
Anders wants to control but Darius is keeping him busy.
Darius manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8#
Darius is controlling Anders's trapped leg to prevent Anders from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Anders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anders.
Anders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Darius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darius trying to control from the bottom.
Anders not doing much here.
Anders prevents Darius from improving his position.#SUB2#
Darius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily.
Darius is refusing to be controlled, as Anders sits in half guard.
Darius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Darius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anders trying to control but Darius is working from the bottom.
Anders sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Darius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
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.
Darius wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Darius 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.#T10#
Anders wants to pass the guard but Darius is keeping the position.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Anders prevents Darius from improving his position.
Anders controlling the action here.
Darius trying to control from the bottom.
Anders trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anders is working for a submission of some sort.
Anders is pressing down on Darius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darius is holding on for now.
Anders frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (11) vs (2) Darius
Darius tries to lock up and control but Anders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11##SUB#
Anders is working for a guillotine from mount but Darius frees his head quite easily.
Anders trying to control but Darius is having none of it.
Darius tries to hold on but Anders pushes him away.
Anders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anders avoids the attempt from Darius to control.
Anders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darius tries to hold on but Anders pushes him away.
Darius is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Anders working for a guillotine from mount but Darius is in no mood to give up. #T12##SUB#
Anders looking for a guillotine from mount but Darius is having none of it.
Darius regains half guard.
Darius trying to control but Anders postures up.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg. #SUB#
Anders is trying to work for a kimura but Darius is defending well.
Anders prevents Darius from improving his position.
Darius is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darius avoid being mounted?
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Darius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Anders is controlling the pace.
Anders tries to pass to full mount but Darius defends it.
Darius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anders is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anders seems to be looking for submissions.
Darius gets full guard.
Anders slips nicely into half guard.
Darius is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darius avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darius is not content to let Anders control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Darius looking for submissions off his back.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Darius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anders seems to be looking for submissions.
Darius wants to improve his position but Anders is controlling well.
#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darius is not content to let Anders control the position.#SUB#
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Darius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryk Anders made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Benny Darius 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 0 wins and 4 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardosi shoots in for a takedown but Almeda shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Almeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeda (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeda (6) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Almeda maintains control.#SUB#
Almeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cardosi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cardosi shrugs it off.
Almeda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Cardosi keeping hold of Almeda's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Almeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his foot on Almeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Almeda passes Cardosi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardosi is in trouble now - Almeda has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (9) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda tries to control but Cardosi wriggling away.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Almeda fails to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position but Almeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardosi is looking to escape.
Cardosi 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.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Almeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.
Almeda is pushing down on Cardosi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardosi is fighting to maintain full guard but Almeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardosi is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeda.
#SUB#
Almeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is taking a breather. Cardosi 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.#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Almeda is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Cardosi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Almeda 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Almeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda is really struggling to control Cardosi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi is controlling Almeda's posture.#T7#
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Almeda prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. #T8#
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardosi wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeda is pressing down on Cardosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardosi is holding on for now.
Almeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Almeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Almeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardosi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeda. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Almeda trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it. #SUB#
Almeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardosi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Almeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Almeda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (9) vs (4) Cardosi
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardosi's arms.
Almeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Almeda pushed the leg off.
Almeda turns into Cardosi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Almeda tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi looks winded!
Almeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (6) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeda keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Almeda is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
Almeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Almeda's legs - danger averted.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Almeda 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi stands and throws Almeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (11) vs (9) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeda keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Almeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeda sneaks back into half guard.
Almeda is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T13#
Almeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Almeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardosi defends well.#SUB#
Almeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cardosi is defending well. Almeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cardosi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Almeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayilton Almeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayilton Almeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 4 losses; Rogan Josh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero clinches up with Josh and pushes him back against the cage.
Marrero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marrero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Josh wants to take the fight to the mat but Marrero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josh prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogan Josh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.
Josh is looking for a takedown.
Marrero is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Josh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marrero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Josh to the mat. Josh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Josh (0) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Josh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Josh is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Josh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Josh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (2) vs (2) Marrero#SUB2#
Josh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Josh stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Josh defends it easily.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Josh controlling him for the moment.
Josh content to stall in guard here.
Marrero controls Josh momentarily but Josh frees himself.
Josh 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. #SUB#
Josh 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.
Marrero 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.#T2#
Josh advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (5) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero is looking to regain half guard here but Josh keeps moving and retains side control.
Josh moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Josh (7) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero tries to hold on but Josh pushes him away. #SUB#
Josh wants to finish this one by submission but Marrero is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Josh.
Marrero is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Josh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marrero is working to get back to half guard.
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Josh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Josh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marrero manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Josh is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well. #SUB#
Josh is working to tighten his grip on Marrero's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marrero has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Josh is really squeezing tight and eventually Marrero passes out! Josh breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rogan Josh!
A relieved looking Rogan Josh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Owen shoots in but no luck this time.
Leetoh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Leetoh pushes him off.#CL#
Leetoh clinches up with Owen and pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh tries to score a body lock takedown but Owen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Owen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Leetoh stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Owen controls Leetoh momentarily but Leetoh frees himself. #SUB2#
Leetoh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leetoh has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. #SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Owen 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.
Leetoh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (0) Owen
Leetoh is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leetoh trying to control the position but Owen is working away. #SUB#
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Owen can't do much from the bottom here.
Owen is looking for a sweep.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh 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 Owen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Owen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (3) vs (2) Owen
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leetoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owen is one step ahead there.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Leetoh working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Leetoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Owen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (5) Owen#SUB2#
Leetoh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Owen. #SUB2#
Owen is working for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Owen wants to finish this one by submission but Leetoh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Owen.
Leetoh is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Owen has hold of Leetoh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leetoh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Owen looking to control but Leetoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leetoh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leetoh trying to control but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to mount his opponent but Leetoh defends it.
Leetoh wants to get back to full guard.
Owen is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Owen wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #T5#
Leetoh being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh trying to control the position.
Owen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (8) Owen#SUB2#
Owen tries for a kimura but Leetoh is defending well. #SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face as Owen controls the position.
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy. #T6#
Leetoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Owen is staying tight to Leetoh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leetoh is not content to let Owen control the position.
Leetoh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leetoh is staying active underneath Owen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leetoh trying to control from the bottom.
Owen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (11) Owen
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Leetoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Leetoh struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Leetoh is defending well. #SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leetoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
Leetoh trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Owen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leetoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Owen won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Leetoh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (11) Owen#SUB#
Leetoh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leetoh passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (8) vs (11) Owen
Owen is not content to let Leetoh control the position.
Owen is trying to improve his position.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen gets back to half guard.
Owen 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.
Leetoh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Owen gets full guard.
Leetoh sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Owen looking to control.
Leetoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leetoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leetoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh passes Owen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen wants to improve his position but Leetoh is controlling well.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12##SUB2#
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leetoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leetoh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leetoh (8) vs (15) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.
Leetoh wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Owen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms. #SUB2#
Leetoh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Owen gets his way!
#T13#
Leetoh is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Owen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leetoh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leetoh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Leetoh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leetoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Owen biding his time, controlling Leetoh. #SUB2#
Owen 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, Leetoh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Leetoh trying to control the hands but Owen won't let him. #SUB2#
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms.
Leetoh rolls, trying to escape but Owen keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Leetoh showing good submission defense here.
Owen has the hooks in. Leetoh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Owen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Leetoh is doing well to defend. Owen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Leetoh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Adiwang Leetoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Albodean back into the cage.#TD2#
Bird turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bird manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Albodean (0) vs (4) Bird
Albodean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albodean tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Albodean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albodean 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Albodean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Albodean is working hard here to advance position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away.
Albodean controlling the position well.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.#T2#
Albodean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albodean holds on and takes a little breather.
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Albodean working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bird trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Albodean.
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (0) vs (7) Bird
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bird 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.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away. #T4#
Albodean gets back to full guard.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes Albodean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albodean trying to control but Bird postures up.
#SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albodean sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Bird 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.
Bird wants to control but Albodean is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albodean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Albodean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird is trying to control. Albodean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Albodean manages to get to full guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Albodean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Albodean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albodean looking for a sweep. Not yet Albodean, not yet.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes into half guard.
Albodean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Albodean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (7) Bird#SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Bird controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Bird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (9) Bird
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.
Albodean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Albodean trying to control the position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bird 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#
Albodean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albodean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (4) vs (9) Bird
Bird is trying to keep Albodean in close.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Bird trying to control the position.
Albodean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Albodean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Albodean works his way back into a safe position though.
Albodean trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Albodean looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bird has his feet on Albodean's thighs here. He's pushed Albodean 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! Albodean screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nick Albodean 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 4 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackacy tries to clinch but Deiveiredo is having none of it. #CL#
Deiveiredo gets a clinch.
Deiveiredo can't get the takedown.
Deiveiredo is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Deiveiredo has picked Jackacy up - he's going for a ride! Deiveiredo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (2) vs (0) Jackacy#SUB2#
Jackacy actively working from the bottom here.
Deiveiredo wants to take a breather but Jackacy is having none of it.
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but Jackacy defending well.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Jackacy is working from the bottom.
Deiveiredo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deiveiredo (5) vs (0) Jackacy
Deiveiredo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackacy is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackacy can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackacy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackacy shrugs it off.
Jackacy 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.
Jackacy is squirming around, avoiding Deiveiredo's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Jackacy is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackacy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackacy trying to hold on to Deiveiredo's head to control him but Deiveiredo postures up.
#SUB2#
Jackacy looking for submissions off his back.
Deiveiredo is looking to advance position but Jackacy won't allow it.
Jackacy is trying to control but can't.
Deiveiredo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deiveiredo (8) vs (0) Jackacy#SUB#
Jackacy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deiveiredo.
Jackacy can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo controlling his opponent.
Jackacy is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackacy tries to hold on but Deiveiredo pushes him away.
Deiveiredo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackacy is looking to escape.
Jackacy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackacy wants to get back to full guard.
Deiveiredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Jackacy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deiveiredo is taking a breather. Jackacy 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 looking for a sweep. Deiveiredo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Deiveiredo moves into full mount! Jackacy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Deiveiredo (11) vs (0) Jackacy
Deiveiredo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Deiveiredo has hold of Jackacy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackacy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackacy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackacy is squirming around, avoiding Deiveiredo's attempts to control the action.
Jackacy wants to control but Deiveiredo is having none of it.
Jackacy is desperately trying to improve his position but Deiveiredo has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackacy regains half guard.
Jackacy is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Deiveiredo is keen to just control but Jackacy is a slippery customer.
Jackacy wants to improve his position but Deiveiredo is controlling well.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Jackacy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deiveiredo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deiveiredo wants to pass the guard but Jackacy is defending well.
Deiveiredo is looking to take a break and control but Jackacy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deiveiredo trying to mount his opponent but Jackacy defends it.
Jackacy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deiveiredo is working away from the top position though.
Jackacy is refusing to be controlled, as Deiveiredo sits in half guard.
Deiveiredo tries to pass to full mount but Jackacy defends it. #T5#
Deiveiredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackacy keeps working.
Jackacy trying to hold on to Deiveiredo's head to control him but Deiveiredo postures up.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura here.
Jackacy tries to roll over but Deiveiredo keeps him under control.
Jackacy manages to get to full guard.
Jackacy keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass. #SUB#
Deiveiredo 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.
Jackacy controlling the position.
Jackacy wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackacy is trying to control the position but Deiveiredo postures up. #SUB2#
Jackacy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Deiveiredo is defending well. Jackacy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Deiveiredo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jackacy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Jackacy!
A victorious Mark Jackacy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Figueson Deiveiredo spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arnolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (0) Howell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Arnolds controls the position.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds happy to just control the position for now.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds working away.#SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Arnolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Arnolds takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arnolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Arnolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnolds trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell 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.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell trying to control here.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (7) vs (0) Howell
Howell tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.
Arnolds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arnolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Arnolds prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #SUB#
Arnolds looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell wants to hold on but Arnolds pushes him away.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Arnolds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (10) vs (0) Howell
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell tries to hold on but Arnolds postures up.#T7#
Arnolds moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Arnolds (13) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Howell looks to control. #SUB#
Arnolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Howell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arnolds gets his way!
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Arnolds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howell for a finish.
Howell prevents Arnolds from getting a body triangle.
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Arnolds is breathing heavily.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Howell is looking to advance position but Arnolds won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (17) vs (2) Howell
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arnolds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Arnolds is not going to allow Howell to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is persistently looking for the submission but Howell is defending it well.
#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (17) vs (4) Howell
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stays in close to Arnolds's body and controls the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Arnolds 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.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Howell trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds is controlling Howell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Van De Leide closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Leide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soriano after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Van De Leide is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soriano can't fight it off and eventually Van De Leide manages to take the fight to the floor. Soriano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soriano (0) vs (2) Van De Leide
Van De Leide is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Soriano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van De Leide should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soriano has tightened it up now! Van De Leide should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Puna Soriano!
A very excited looking Puna Soriano 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.
Silvio Van De Leide spoke after the fight, saying 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'. |
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