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SSG 209 Gaul vs Green PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Wade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wade (2) vs (0) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wade trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ivanovic has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade preventing the sweep.
Wade stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (5) vs (0) Ivanovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ivanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Wade is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Wade works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (8) vs (0) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ivanovic tries to improve his position but instead Wade has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wade (11) vs (0) Ivanovic
Wade keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wade is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wade is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wade controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
Ivanovic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wade's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (11) vs (2) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wade wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ivanovic is now in half guard.
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Wade is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wade sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now. #T4#
Ivanovic prevents Wade from improving his position.
Wade is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ivanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now. #T5#
Wade is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Wade defending well.
Wade gets full guard.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
Ivanovic passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is defending well.
Ivanovic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (5) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Wade defends it well. #SUB2#
Ivanovic goes for an armbar but Wade turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wade. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (5) Ivanovic#T7#
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Wade looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.#T8#
Ivanovic 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#
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (7) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself. #T10#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (13) vs (10) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ivanovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from moving into mount. #T11#
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wade is trying to control Ivanovic's posture but Ivanovic avoids it.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from improving position. #SUB2#
Wade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ivanovic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wade has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Ivanovic!
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moley gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Moley
Mauricio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauricio trying to control the position.
Mauricio trying to control the position here.
Mauricio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Moley postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (2) Moley
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Moley's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #T3#
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Mauricio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Moley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mauricio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (2) Moley
Moley stops Mauricio from passing to mount.
Mauricio wants to control for a moment but Moley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Mauricio wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moley won't allow Mauricio to pass to mount.
Moley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mauricio is stalling in the full guard.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T6#
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mauricio 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.
Moley seems keen to control Mauricio's posture.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio slips nicely into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moley defends it well.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is trying is best to control the position here.
Mauricio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (8) vs (2) Moley#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moley is looking for a sweep.
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T10#
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
A lull in the action here as Mauricio stalls from top position.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away. #T11##SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mauricio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (8) vs (4) Moley
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley advances to half guard. #T12#
Moley is looking to advance position but Mauricio won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moley 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.
Moley looks winded!
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moley being controlled here momentarily.
Moley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mauricio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Moley#T13#
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ismael Ferreira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mister Nobody!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ferreira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nobody quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (0) Nobody#SUB#
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nobody is positioning himself well to prevent Ferreira advancing to mount. #SUB#
Ferreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nobody tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferreira !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ismael Ferreira ! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan is trying to drag Jargon to the mat but Jargon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jargon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ryan has picked Jargon up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jargon gets full guard.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jargon has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jargon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jargon's guard.
Jargon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan is sitting in close to Jargon's body. Jargon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ryan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ryan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jargon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Melinos Jargon!
Our winner, Melinos Jargon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Johns clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Johns is trying to trip Vilmat. He has hold of a leg but Vilmat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johns persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) Johns#SUB#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vilmat working for submissions but it's allowed Johns to get to half guard.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johns passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away.
Johns passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (5) Johns#T1#
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now.
Johns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johns wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Vilmat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johns uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (8) Johns
Vilmat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johns presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vilmat (0) vs (10) Johns
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johns prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Johns has hold of Vilmat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vilmat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (2) vs (10) Johns
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns being controlled here, momentarily.
Vilmat looking to sit in guard and control but Johns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (12) Johns
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Vilmat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (12) Johns#T4##SUB#
Vilmat seems to be looking for submissions.
Vilmat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (7) vs (12) Johns
Vilmat controlling the pace for now.
Johns wants to control but Vilmat is having none of it.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johns is looking to escape.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Vilmat mounts Johns! Really nice guard pass there!
Vilmat takes Johns's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vilmat (10) vs (12) Johns#SUB#
Vilmat looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Johns taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulatov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Ulatov
Ulatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ulatov.
Ulatov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ulatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T2#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ulatov working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Da Silva 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.#T4#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ulatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Da Silva 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.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Silva is tightening it up a little... Ulatov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ulatov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ulatov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Edison rushes Ngannou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edison pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edison on his heels. He'll look to pass Edison's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Edison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngannou passes into half guard.
Edison is refusing to be controlled, as Ngannou sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#T1#
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Edison is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (0) vs (8) Ngannou#T2#
Edison staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #SUB2#
Ngannou 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, Edison has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Edison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke but no joy.
Edison can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Ngannou tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke.
Edison rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Edison tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ngannou.
#SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #T5#
Edison staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #SUB2#
Edison 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 Ngannou gets his way!
Edison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Edison rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Edison is keeping busy.
Ngannou biding his time, controlling Edison.
Ngannou wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.#T7##SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke.
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Edison rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Edison can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ngannou.
#T8##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Edison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back. #T9#
Ngannou looking to hold on to the position here but Edison rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Ngannou 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. #SUB2#
Ngannou has gone for a leg lock! Edison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (8) Ngannou
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Edison is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10##SUB#
Edison has gone for a leg lock! Ngannou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (10) Ngannou
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ngannou moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (2) vs (13) Ngannou
Edison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ngannou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (2) vs (15) Ngannou#T11##SUB2#
Ngannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Edison defends it well.
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (2) vs (18) Ngannou
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Edison prevents Ngannou from getting a body triangle.
Edison tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ngannou has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for a choke but Edison reverses nicely into Ngannou 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (4) vs (18) Ngannou#T13#
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (4) vs (20) Ngannou
Ngannou pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngannou performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ngannou moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (4) vs (23) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 23 to 4.
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Finn wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Finn looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Finn clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Solo is working for takedown but Finn is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finn is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Finn
Solo prevents Finn from getting a body triangle.
Solo turns into Finn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Finn
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Finn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
Finn 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.
Finn tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T3#
Solo moves into full mount! Finn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (4) Finn
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn wants to control but Solo is having none of it.#T4#
Solo prevents Finn from getting the reversal.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
Solo controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn regains half guard.#T6#
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (7) vs (6) Finn
Finn is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finn is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Finn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Solo is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Finn 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.
Solo is staying active underneath Finn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finn is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Solo trying to control here.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
Finn is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Finn is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
#SUB#
Solo looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Finn wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Solo wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Finn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Finn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Finn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solo is just riding it out for now. Finn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but Finn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (9) Finn
Solo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (7) vs (12) Finn
Solo is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Finn looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Solo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Green
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking for a sweep but Green has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (6) Green
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gaul wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul tries to control Green's body but Green pushes him off. Gaul squirms to his side and now Green has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (9) Green#SUB2#
Green is persistently looking for the submission but Gaul is defending it well.
Green not allowing Gaul to control his hands.
Gaul is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Green is looking for a choke. Gaul gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gaul manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (9) Green
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Green keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Gaul has passed into half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #T6#
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (11) Green
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Gaul wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Green wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T8#
Green won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Green is sitting in close to Gaul's body. Gaul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Green is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Green is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gaul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamban Gaul!
Our winner, Lamban Gaul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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