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SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harris (0) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (0) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Marshall is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Marshall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harris is now in Marshall's guard. A big mistake from Marshall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (6) Marshall
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Marshall controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (8) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T3#
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T4#
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall 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.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (2) vs (11) Marshall
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Harris wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marshall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Harris's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Braylen Marshall! |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blevins napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blevins (0) vs (4) Lynch
Blevins tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (4) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Blevins avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Blevins controlling the pace for now.
Blevins fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Blevins has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynch 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: Blevins (4) vs (6) Lynch
Blevins is trying to keep Lynch in close.
#SUB#
Blevins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blevins looking to control.
Lynch is fighting to break Blevins's control of his arms but Blevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch postures up.
Blevins 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.
Lynch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (9) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
Lynch working away.#T3#
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynch prevents Blevins from improving his position.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (12) Lynch#T4#
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Lynch working away.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lynch gets to mount! Blevins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blevins (4) vs (14) Lynch#T5##SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blevins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away. #T6#
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blevins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lynch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blevins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (6) vs (14) Lynch#T7##SUB#
Blevins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blevins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch controls Blevins momentarily but Blevins frees himself.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Blevins pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blevins prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Blevins is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is pressing down on Blevins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Blevins is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blevins passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (9) vs (14) Lynch#T10#
Lynch is not content to let Blevins control the position.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blevins's best efforts.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Blevins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynch defends it well.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blevins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Lynch 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.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch 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: Blevins (9) vs (16) Lynch#T13#
Blevins trying to control but Lynch postures up.
#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.
Blevins is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins looking to control.
#T14#
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blevins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blevins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Blevins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 16 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Orozco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orozco as he avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orozco sprawls well. Orozco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T2#
Orozco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Lee
Orozco is trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco gets back to half guard.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orozco is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Lee is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away. #T4#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Orozco is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orozco pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T7#
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to keep Orozco in close.
Orozco controlling from the top position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up. #T9#
Orozco passes into half guard.
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco is taking a breather. Lee 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#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Lee wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
#T12#
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee looks winded!
Orozco controlling from the full mount.
Orozco takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (8) vs (5) Lee#T14#
Orozco controls the action.
Orozco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Engine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Engine feints the counter takedown.
Price fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Engine wants a takedown.
Engine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine looking for a takedown. #T1#
Price wants a takedown.
Price looking for a takedown.
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price is trying to drag Engine to the mat but Engine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Engine has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
#T2#
Price is trying to pull guard but Engine has him pressed against the cage.
Engine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Engine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
Price wants a takedown.
Engine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Price jumps guard but Engine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Engine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Engine prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Price shoots in and drives through. Engine sprawls well.
Engine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
Engine stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Engine gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) Engine
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) Engine
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there. #T4#
Engine slips nicely into half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Engine 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.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (5) Engine#T5#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Price to control.
Engine prevents Price from getting the reversal.#T6#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Engine is working for a guillotine from mount but Price frees his head quite easily.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Price wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Price is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Price tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB#
Price has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Engine escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine just content to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Price's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Engine gets to mount! Price was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Price (2) vs (10) Engine
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Price is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price working to try and regain half guard.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Well,Price is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Engine is continuing to stall.
Price regains half guard.#T14#
Engine wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Engine trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Engine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Delisle tries to keep at a distance but Ieyasu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ieyasu jumps into guard, dragging Delisle to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
Ieyasu working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delisle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delisle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delisle'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle postures up.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ieyasu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delisle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Ieyasu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (0) vs (4) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Delisle can't escape the position.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delisle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Training Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ieyasu wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Delisle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delisle tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg.
Delisle wants to control but Ieyasu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (7) Ieyasu#T4#
Delisle is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Ieyasu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ieyasu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Rough House inform me that Ieyasu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ieyasu controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Ieyasu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom. #T5#
Delisle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ieyasu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for a submission of some sort.
Ieyasu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Delisle's thigh. Delisle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (7) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a triangle but Delisle pushes his legs off easily.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Ieyasu is trying to keep Delisle in close.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delisle defends well.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is being controlled here. #T8#
Ieyasu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delisle just content to control the position.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ieyasu keeps working.
Delisle working away.
Ieyasu tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Delisle controls the position from side control.
Ieyasu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delisle controlling the position from side mount.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Ieyasu prevents Delisle from improving position.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Delisle wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy.
Delisle working away.
Delisle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ieyasu! Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (7) vs (7) Ieyasu
Delisle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle prevents Ieyasu from getting the reversal.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Ieyasu is squirming around nicely.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Ieyasu 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.#SUB#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Ieyasu defending well. #SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.
Ieyasu wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
#T13#
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Ieyasu is having none of it.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Delisle seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delisle pulls his head out easily.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is defending well.
Delisle passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (10) vs (7) Ieyasu
Delisle looking to control but Ieyasu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Delisle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Delisle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Feet moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Feet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flenderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet is trying to control the position but Flenderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flenderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now.
Flenderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Feet pulls Flenderson in to control the position. #SUB2#
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feet wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flenderson controls the pace.#T3#
Feet 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: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it.
Flenderson wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Feet
Flenderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Feet controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Feet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet looking to control but Flenderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flenderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Feet has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Flenderson 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: Flenderson (2) vs (5) Feet
Feet 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: Flenderson (2) vs (7) Feet
Feet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flenderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Feet.
Feet with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T8#
Feet is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
Flenderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Feet not doing much here.
Feet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flenderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Feet is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Feet trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
#T11##SUB2#
Feet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Flenderson wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Flenderson defends it. #T13#
Flenderson moves into full guard.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flenderson pulls Feet in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Flenderson controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 7 to 2.
A victorious Seemah Feet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandall is in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes into half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T1#
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuningas is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kuningas showing good submission defense here.
Grandall has the hooks in. Kuningas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Grandall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away. #T5#
Grandall fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Kuningas wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Grandall pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Kuningas controlling the position well.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Grandall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (16) Grandall
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (19) Grandall#T8##SUB2#
Kuningas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grandall.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuningas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuningas just trying to survive but Grandall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuningas wants to escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Grandall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kuningas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grandall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A relieved looking Billy Grandall 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ottke stuffs the takedown attempt from Sova. Sova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sova forces Ottke back against the cage and clinches.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sova stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
#TD#
Sova pulls guard.
Sova wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sova is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Sova 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.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sova wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sova there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sova is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ottke controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Sova trying to control here.
#T5#
Sova trying to get back to full guard but Ottke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (6) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (9) Ottke
Sova tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
Ottke controls the action.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke avoiding Sova 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sova tries to control Ottke's body but Ottke pushes him off. Sova squirms to his side and now Ottke has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (12) Ottke
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Sova buck him off.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Ottke has the hooks in. Sova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Sova wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Sova looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #T14#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Silalahi gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage. #TD2#
Silalahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Silalahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control here.
Silalahi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control the action but instead Hunt gets a body lock and reverses into Silalahi's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up. #T7#
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T8#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi 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.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi gets back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
#T11#
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (9) Silalahi#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt working away.
Silalahi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Silalahi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (9) Silalahi
Hunt is hanging on to Silalahi's back as he tries to escape.
Silalahi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Hunt fails to advance to Silalahi's back.
Silalahi is working to get back to half guard.
Silalahi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Silalahi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 15 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Hlervu shoots in and gets a takedown into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu postures up.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hlervu won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Doe is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Doe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hlervu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hlervu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Hlervu pushing down on Doe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Hlervu prevents Doe from improving his position.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Doe trying to control from the bottom.
Doe moves into full guard.
Hlervu won't allow Doe to sweep him here. #T7#
Doe looking to control.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Doe is controlling Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Hlervu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Doe controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself. #T10#
Doe is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Hlervu passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Hlervu
Doe is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (0) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Hlervu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hlervu is looking to take Doe's back but instead Doe gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Doe is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Doe pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Doe controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 7 to 0.
Tendren Hlervu 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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