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SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camoran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grov defends it nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Camoran pulls guard.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grov pushing down on Camoran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camoran keeps working. #SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura but Camoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran tries to roll over but Grov keeps him under control.#T1#
Camoran regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camoran seems keen to control Grov's posture.#SUB#
Camoran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Grov controlling him for the moment.
Camoran keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Camoran is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Grov 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.
Grov stands and throws Camoran's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (0) vs (3) Grov
Camoran is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran regains half guard.
Grov trying to control the action but Camoran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Camoran defends the submission attempt.
Grov prevents Camoran from improving his position.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Grov sits in half guard. #T3#
Camoran controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Grov seems to be looking for submissions.
Camoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Camoran defends the submission attempt.
Grov controlling the action here.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission of some sort.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Camoran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camoran holds on and takes a little breather.
Grov looking to pass the guard.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Grov drops back looking for a leg! Camoran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camoran manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Camoran's guard.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Camoran is keeping the position.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camoran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Grov controlling him for the moment.
Camoran trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
Grov forces his way into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camoran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (0) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov has control of Camoran's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camoran regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camoran wants to control but Grov is having none of it.
Camoran gets back to half guard.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Camoran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (2) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camoran 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#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camoran trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Camoran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Camoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Camoran pushes down on Grov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Grov is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grov trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
#SUB2#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Camoran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran controlling the action here.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Grov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camoran is aware though and is defending well.
Grov is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up.
Camoran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12##SUB2#
Grov pushes a forearm under Camoran's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Camoran is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliss Grov! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juggernaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ribeiro gets caught flat footed, as Juggernaut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juggernaut (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Ribeiro controls Juggernaut momentarily but Juggernaut frees himself.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Juggernaut from controlling successfully.
Juggernaut won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Juggernaut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is positioning himself well to prevent Juggernaut advancing to mount.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Juggernaut wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Juggernaut seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Juggernaut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juggernaut. #SUB#
Juggernaut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Juggernaut is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juggernaut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juggernaut's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juggernaut (2) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribeiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juggernaut trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Juggernaut taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Navarro looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San trying to control the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stays in close to San's body and controls the position.
San 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.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
San keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (3) vs (0) San
San regains half guard.
San tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but San defends it.
San wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (6) vs (0) San
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB#
Navarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… San turns into him and now he's in Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (2) San#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
San looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Navarro's guard. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) San
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San is trying to break free.
Navarro tries to keep control of the position but San is staying busy.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control San but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
San regains half guard.
San is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
San looking to control.
San pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
San controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Navarro 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. #T13#
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Navarro forces his way into half guard.
San is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake wants to clinch.#TD2#
Siberian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snake to the ground. Siberian is now in Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Siberian
Siberian wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siberian won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Snake pulls Siberian in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siberian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Siberian tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Siberian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siberian has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Siberian
Snake 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. #SUB2#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake wants to pass the guard but Siberian is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Siberian has his foot on Snake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake works his way back into a safe position though.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Siberian
Siberian being controlled for a moment.
Snake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siberian tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Snake just content to control the position. #T3#
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Siberian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siberian trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Siberian is trying to work for a sweep but Snake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (2) Siberian
We've been informed that Siberian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Siberian is looking to get to half guard.
Siberian has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (10) vs (2) Siberian
Good control from Snake.
Siberian tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#T4#
Snake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snake is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
Siberian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Siberian tries to buck him off.
Siberian is trying to break free.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Siberian trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Siberian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Siberian tries to buck him off.
Siberian is really stuck here.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Siberian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
#T6#
Siberian turns into Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake 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: Snake (12) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is taking a breather. Siberian 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.
Siberian is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake is controlling the pace.
Snake moves into full mount! Siberian won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (15) vs (4) Siberian#T7#
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siberian is trying to escape the mount.
Siberian is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Siberian prevents Snake from taking his back.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Siberian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Siberian working to try and regain half guard.
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake wants to control the pace but Siberian is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siberian working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siberian tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Siberian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siberian is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake content just to control the position here. #T10#
Snake wants to take Siberian's back here but Siberian is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Siberian is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Siberian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Siberian is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Snake (18) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
#T11#
Siberian can't escape the position.
Snake controls the position.
Siberian tries to escape the position.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Snake is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Snake continues to stall.
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Siberian is staying busy.
Siberian can't escape the position.
Snake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Siberian rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
Snake controlling from the back.
Snake has the hooks in. Siberian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siberian doesn't escape.
Snake has the hooks in. Siberian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snake.
Siberian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Siberian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siberian wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Sea Snake 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets a clinch. #TD2#
Doctore pulls guard. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (3) vs (0) Doctore#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doctore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (0) Doctore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Doctore is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Doctore and Gro Ulfimph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doctore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doctore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gro Ulfimph content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gro Ulfimph tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doctore's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Doctore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gro Ulfimph off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph showing good submission defense here.
Gro Ulfimph is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Doctore is hanging on to Gro Ulfimph's back as he tries to escape.
Gro Ulfimph manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doctore's guard. Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (4) Doctore
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gro Ulfimph showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Doctore working for a triangle but Gro Ulfimph defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Doctore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Doctore has his foot on Gro Ulfimph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gro Ulfimph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Doctore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gro Ulfimph is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doctore. Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (10) vs (4) Doctore#T6#
Doctore being controlled for a moment.
Gro Ulfimph's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Doctore is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gro Ulfimph stalling. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Gro Ulfimph is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Doctore with the active half guard here but Gro Ulfimph passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (13) vs (4) Doctore#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gro Ulfimph has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gro Ulfimph takes a little break here. Doctore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doctore gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Gro Ulfimph 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.
#SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gro Ulfimph sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##T13#
Gro Ulfimph passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (16) vs (4) Doctore
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #T14#
Doctore can't escape the position.
Gro Ulfimph controlling his opponent.
Doctore has given up his back. Will we see Gro Ulfimph going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gro Ulfimph (19) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph tightening his grip on Doctore, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Gabenagus is now in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura looking to control.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking to control.
#T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gabenagus 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.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabenagus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabenagus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabenagus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Gabenagus#T4#
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.#T7#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#T8#
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Kimura 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.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Gabenagus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controls the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura regains half guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T13#
Kimura is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mecilvus Gabenagus 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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Undercard bout
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sova wants to clinch.
Feet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Feet moves into range and clinches up with Sova.#TD#
Sova turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sova (4) vs (0) Feet
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova is staying tight to Feet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Feet holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sova controlling the action here.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (0) Feet
Feet is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sova advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (9) vs (0) Feet
Feet wants to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Sova maintains control.
Feet is controlling an arm, preventing Sova from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sova prevents Feet from getting the reversal.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sova trying to control but Feet is having none of it. #T3#
Sova avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova is looking to work his way around to Feet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova looking to control but Feet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sova controlling from the full mount.
Sova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feet for as long as he can get away with.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Feet prevents Sova from taking his back.#T4#
Sova looking to control but Feet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Feet can't escape the position.
Sova controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Feet is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Feet controlling the position.
Feet is continuing to stall.
Sova wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Feet can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away. #T6##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura but Feet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sova to get the leverage.
Sova prevents Feet from improving his position.
Well, if Sova 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.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Feet pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Feet is retaining full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova postures up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feet's guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Feet is defending well.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it.
Sova not doing much here.
#T9#
Feet gets full guard.
Feet 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.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T10#
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Feet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova postures up.
#T11#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sova is fighting to break Feet's control of his arms but Feet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feet's guard.
Sova is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Feet is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova is trying to control. Feet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.#SUB2#
Feet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well. #T13#
Feet wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Feet is defending the position.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but Feet defends it.
Feet is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Feet is controlling Sova's posture.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (12) vs (0) Feet
Feet tries to buck Sova off but Sova is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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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 6 wins and 10 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman looks for a takedown but Melia sprawls well.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Melia attempts a counter takedown but Norman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melia was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Norman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T1#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is trying to keep Norman in close.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.
Norman moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Norman#T2#
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norman looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it.
Norman wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Melia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman tries to control but Melia wriggling away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (8) Norman
Norman avoids the attempt from Melia to control.#T4#
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Norman moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (11) Norman#T6#
Norman trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Norman.
Melia trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Norman controlling the positon.
Norman not allowing Melia to control his hands.
Melia wants to escape the position.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia can't escape the position.
Norman doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (11) Norman
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself. #T8#
Melia wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (11) Norman
Norman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Melia just content to control the position.
Norman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Norman is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Norman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norman. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (11) Norman
Melia wants to control the pace but Norman is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Norman regains half guard.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman is trying to control but can't.
Melia controlling the action here.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (8) vs (15) Norman
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Melia doesn't escape.
It looks like Norman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Norman trying to control.
Melia is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Norman keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia breaks Norman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (15) Norman
Melia controlling from the top position.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T13#
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (15) Norman#SUB#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Melia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Norman prevents Melia from improving position.
Norman is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman struggling a bit here.
Melia tries to move to mount but Norman blocks the move with his legs.
Norman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Norman gets full guard.
Melia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng clinches. #TD#
Kyng has Laulhere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laulhere tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #T5#
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laulhere is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well. #T7#
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's trapped leg to prevent Laulhere from advancing to side control.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng trying to control here.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Kyng is working away.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##SUB2#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Laulhere 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Kyng is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.#T11#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere trying to control here.
Laulhere keeping hold of Kyng's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Kyng not doing much here.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Laulhere wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is controlling Kyng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets a double leg takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vilmat manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Vilmat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control for a moment but Vilmat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T2#
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Vilmat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Vilmat is looking to get back to full guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well. #T5#
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.
Vilmat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Vilmat wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (0) Vilmat
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vilmat is surviving well by controlling Yasalmibaal's body position as best he can.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Vilmat wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Vilmat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vilmat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vilmat shrugs it off. #SUB#
Vilmat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #T9#
Vilmat 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#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Vilmat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vilmat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB2#
Vilmat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vilmat's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Vilmat 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.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vilmat has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Vilmat looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
Yasalmibaal is looking to advance position but Vilmat won't allow it. #T13#
Vilmat is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vilmat sees it coming and defends easily.
Vilmat trying to control here.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has gone for a leg lock! Vilmat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal is trying to keep Vilmat in close.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vilmat defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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. |
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