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SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jin Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #TD#
Carvalho lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Sakai
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Sakai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Sakai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #T1#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Sakai trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Sakai seems keen to control Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sakai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sakai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carvalho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carvalho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai trying to control the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai 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.
Sakai controlling Carvalho's posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho 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.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Sakai looking to control.
#T5#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Carvalho is fighting to break Sakai's control of his arms but Sakai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakai is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Carvalho stays in close to Sakai's body and controls the position.
Sakai is controlling Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho postures up.
#SUB2#
Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is really struggling to control Sakai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sakai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Carvalho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the position.
Sakai controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself. #T9#
Sakai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakai working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Sakai managing to control the position.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10##SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Sakai is keeping the position.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is adopting a defensive guard.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakai is keeping the position for now.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sakai controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.#SUB2#
Sakai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Sakai up and slammed him! Sakai can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Sakai
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Sakai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Carvalho has control of an arm but Sakai manages to advance to Carvalho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (5) vs (4) Sakai
Sakai controls the action.
Will Sakai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Carvalho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sakai gets his way!
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sakai controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
Sakai wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.#T14##SUB2#
Sakai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carvalho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carvalho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sakai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carvalho knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carvalho for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carvalho takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Charles Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Zofewa circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Zofewa circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zofewa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Zofewa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Zofewa#SUB2#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zofewa trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away. #T1#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Zofewa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to hold on to Zofewa's head to control him but Zofewa postures up.
Zofewa tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Zofewa is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira 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.
Zofewa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Zofewa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Zofewa
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Vieira prevents Zofewa from improving his position.
Zofewa is holding on to half guard well.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Zofewa is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa can't escape the position.
Zofewa stops Vieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zofewa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zofewa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T4#
Zofewa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zofewa defends it easily.
Zofewa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Zofewa from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (7) vs (4) Zofewa#T5#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Zofewa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (4) Zofewa#T6#
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Zofewa tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #SUB#
Vieira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zofewa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zofewa shrugs it off.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Zofewa has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (15) vs (4) Zofewa
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Zofewa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (6) Zofewa
Vieira looking to control.
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (17) vs (6) Zofewa#T8#
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira stands and throws Zofewa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (20) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (22) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa prevents Vieira from taking his back.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Vieira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Zofewa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira tries to control but Zofewa wriggling away.
Vieira controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Zofewa tries to improve his position but instead Vieira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (25) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is really stuck here.
Zofewa trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in.
Vieira struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Vieira working for a choke but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Zofewa pushed the leg off.
Zofewa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zofewa trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Zofewa right now.
Zofewa tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
Zofewa trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Zofewa is staying busy.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zofewa is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Zofewa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zofewa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Vieira tightening his grip on Zofewa, looking for the choke. #T13#
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Zofewa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
Vieira is not going to allow Zofewa to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14##SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zofewa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zofewa for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 37 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald Jr with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald Jr circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald Jr sprawls well. McDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
McDonald Jr is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T2#
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like McDonald Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald Jr is continuing to stall.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr slows the pace down. #T4#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of McDonald Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr controlling the position. #T5#
McDonald Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
Mason is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent. #T6#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but McDonald Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has got one arm under Mason's chin. This could be trouble... Mason trying to control the other hand but McDonald Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mason has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gordon'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T2#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Jafar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T4#
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Jafar tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T6#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jafar tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to take Jafar's back here but Jafar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Gordon takes Jafar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jafar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (0) Jafar#T9#
Gordon 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.
#T10#
Jafar turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Jafar
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gordon pulls Jafar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jafar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jafar won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon controlling Jafar's posture. #T11#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (2) Jafar
Gordon stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (2) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the pace. #T14#
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Jafar defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar looks winded!
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (18) vs (2) Jafar
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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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 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellington gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellington tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Snake has Wellington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wellington tumbling to the mat - Snake dives into Wellington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Wellington
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Wellington doesn't allow it.
Wellington is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake is looking to work his way around to Wellington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake prevents Wellington from getting the reversal.
Wellington 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: Snake (5) vs (2) Wellington
Snake managing to control the position. #T3#
Wellington passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake is looking to get back to full guard here but Wellington has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (5) Wellington
Snake holding on.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Snake is looking to control Wellington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is controlling Wellington's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wellington wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T5#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Wellington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Wellington controlling from the top position.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Wellington stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wellington won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T8#
Snake pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Snake pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Wellington 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.
Snake looking to control.
#T9#
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Wellington advances to half guard.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Wellington advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (8) Wellington
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wellington off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (9) vs (8) Wellington#SUB#
Snake sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wellington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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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 6 wins and 6 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
River trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River keeping hold of Yasalmibaal's head, controlling as best he can.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal#T3#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
River is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB2#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal. #T5#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River is looking for a sweep.
River sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T8#
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#T10#
River trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#T13#
River controls the position from side control.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
River tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Miyao moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Miyao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
Mesquita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there. #T2#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Miyao tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position. #T3#
Mesquita trying to control the position but Miyao is working away. #SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Miyao
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Miyao#SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Miyao has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyao pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Miyao#T6#
Miyao tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao sneaks back into half guard.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Mesquita trying to control the pace.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7##SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyao sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao trying to control here.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (10) vs (6) Miyao#T8##SUB2#
Miyao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mesquita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miyao's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (6) Miyao
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao wants to improve his position but instead Mesquita has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Miyao is trying to control but can't.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working.
Mesquita trying to control from Miyao's half guard. Miyao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyao has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Mesquita wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyao has a hand on Mesquita's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mesquita takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (15) vs (6) Miyao#T11#
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (18) vs (6) Miyao
Miyao is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Miyao is defending it well.
Miyao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita controlling well, preventing Miyao from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyao pushed the leg off. #T13#
Miyao turns into Mesquita and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (18) vs (8) Miyao#SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao trying to move into half guard but instead Mesquita has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (20) vs (8) Miyao
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Miyao looking to control.
#T14#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Miyao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (23) vs (8) Miyao
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 23 to 8. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch but Helvig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helvig. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (4) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helvig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig prevents Sova from improving his position.
Sova wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sova working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Helvig is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sova is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Helvig has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova working to try and regain half guard.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Helvig has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (0) Sova
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Helvig controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sova just trying to survive but Helvig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sova trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova looking to control the position.
Sova is really stuck here.
#T5#
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova tries to break free.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Sova's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Sova right now.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sova is trying to break free.
#T9#
Sova is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Helvig'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.
Further stalling from Helvig.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Helvig continues to stall.
Sova turns into Helvig and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Sova
Sova 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.
Sova wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T11#
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (2) Sova
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Sova is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Sova
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T12#
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Sova regains half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T14#
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Helvig.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Sova controlling Helvig's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Bjørn Helvig 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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Co-main event
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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 21 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Makarov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Majere
Makarov 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.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makarov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Majere
A lull in the action here as Makarov stalls from top position.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Makarov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (2) Majere#T2#
Majere has given up his back here. Will Makarov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (2) Majere
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Majere is in bad spot here.
Makarov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
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.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov breaks the grip.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Majere is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Makarov looking for the choke from the back.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makarov is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov controls the position.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Makarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Makarov has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T8#
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makarov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (12) vs (4) Majere
Makarov 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. #T9#
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majere wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (15) vs (4) Majere#T10#
Makarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (17) vs (4) Majere
Majere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (20) vs (4) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Makarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB#
Majere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makarov.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T12#
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov won't let him.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.#T13#
Makarov is trying to control but Majere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere can't escape the position.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuang.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Kuang, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Kuang against the cage but Kuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Tendren Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedry Kuang.
Hlervu shoots in and drives through. Kuang sprawls well.#TD#
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuang trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kuang
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuang turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kuang
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuang rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kuang fending off the submission attempt from Hlervu.
Kuang staying busy and making it hard for Hlervu to control. #T5#
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Kuang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (19) vs (4) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuang is defending well. Hlervu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hlervu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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