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Undercard bout
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl out of it but Sticks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes 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.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks 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.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is staying tight to Sticks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face as Gomes controls the position.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sticks struggling a bit here.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes controls the position from side control.#T3#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sticks trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sticks wants to control the action here but instead Gomes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Sticks wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sticks controls the position.#T4#
Sticks tries to control Gomes's body but Gomes pushes him off. Sticks squirms to his side and now Gomes has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sticks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gomes.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
#T5#
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sticks doesn't escape.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sticks looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sticks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Sticks.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Sticks
Gomes has control of an arm but Sticks manages to advance to Gomes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gomes turns into Sticks and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sticks for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes'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.#T9##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks tries to control but Gomes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (23) vs (6) Sticks#T10#
Sticks trying to control but not successfully.
Sticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Gomes not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomes is staying active.#T11#
Gomes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him.
Gomes is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Gomes gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes controlling from the back.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands. #T13#
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands.
What can Sticks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free.
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him. #T14#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sticks trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sticks right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 8 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
River trying to control here.
#T1#
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Takeshi
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3#
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (5) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River controlling well, preventing Takeshi from escaping the position.
#SUB#
River is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now.
#T4#
Takeshi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
River is looking for the choke from the back position but Takeshi is controlling his hands well.
River doesn't have the hooks in and Takeshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
River looking to control.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River managing to control the position.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Takeshi controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of River's arm. He's looking for a kimura. River seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! River is real pain and he's forced to tap out! River is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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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 7 wins and 5 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 33 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquharson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ozymandias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Ozymandias
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face as Ozymandias controls the position.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Farquharson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farquharson. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Ozymandias
Farquharson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Farquharson's back.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦠inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control. #T3#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Ozymandias avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Farquharson's body.
#T5#
Farquharson trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson tries to break free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Farquharson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Ozymandias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farquharson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T7#
Farquharson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Farquharson right now.
I would not like to be Farquharson right now.
Farquharson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (10) Ozymandias#T8#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Farquharson content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ozymandias is now in half guard.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (15) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farquharson is looking to escape.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T12#
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Farquharson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Farquharson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
The adventures of Ozymandias the control monster continue. Boring.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Cyrus Ozymandias 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 16 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yasalmibaal has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.#T1#
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Shaw working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Shaw has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.
Soderberg won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg postures up.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Shaw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soderberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (0) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Shaw is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw is being controlled here.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (0) vs (7) Soderberg
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
#T5##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (0) vs (10) Soderberg
Shaw rolls, trying to escape but Soderberg keeps control of the position.
Shaw trying to control the hands but Soderberg won't let him.
Shaw rolls, trying to escape but Soderberg keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Shaw trying to control the position but Soderberg manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Soderberg has locked on a rear naked choke here! Shaw is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Gaul sprawls well.
Gaul with the counter takedown but Gomes avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Gomes against the cage.
#TD#
Gomes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T1#
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
Gaul wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Gaul#T2#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (10) vs (0) Gaul
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Gomes controls the position.
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gaul is holding onto Gomes's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Gaul buck him off.
Gaul tries to roll but Gomes sticks to his back.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes controls the action.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Gomes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gaul's body.
#T5#
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Gomes breaks the grip.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (12) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6##SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaul is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gaul is pulling down on Gomes's head to control his posture. #T7#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gaul has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Gaul looking to control.
Gomes trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Gomes trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Gomes is controlling the position. #T9#
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.#T10#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Gomes controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Gaul holds on to Gomes as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is stalling here but it's allowed Gaul to get half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Kuang with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Kuang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Doe
Kuang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (5) Doe
A lull in the action here.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kuang struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kuang is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (7) Doe
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (10) Doe
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang wants to sweep but Doe has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (13) Doe#T5#
Kuang looking for a sweep but Doe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (15) Doe
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang holds on, trying desperately to control.#T6#
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (2) vs (18) Doe
Kuang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doe trying to control.
Doe has the hooks in. Kuang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Doe biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Doe won't let him.
Kuang tries to break free.
Doe has good solid back control here.
Kuang just trying to survive but Doe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Doe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by Kuang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (4) vs (18) Doe
Kuang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (7) vs (18) Doe
Doe tries to control but Kuang manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (18) Doe#SUB#
Kuang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doe is defending well though. Kuang let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Kuang.#T9#
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Doe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Doe prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
Doe wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free. #T10#
Kuang looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself. #T11#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kuang stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (18) Doe
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Kuang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kuang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kuang tries for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Kuang working away.#T14#
Kuang trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Kuang advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (15) vs (18) Doe
Kuang tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 18 to 15.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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 26 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Elvul is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Macker pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.#T1#
Elvul won't allow Macker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Elvul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker passes into half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
Macker trying to advance position but Elvul counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Elvul trying to control the position.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Macker lying in Elvul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elvul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Solo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (0) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Solo trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solo is being controlled here.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo manages to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling the action here. #T2#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Solo is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Ottke is taking a breather. Solo 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.#T4#
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke prevents Solo from improving his position.
Solo won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (0) Solo
Solo seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
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.#T7#
Solo is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke 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 Solo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Solo tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solo is being controlled here.
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T9#
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Solo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Solo. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (0) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Solo can't escape the position.
Solo is controlling an arm, preventing Ottke from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Solo tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ottke trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 10 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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Main event
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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 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
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 - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finn uses from the top position.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai 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: Finn (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to move to full mount but Finn actually manages to regain half guard.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is trying to keep Finn in close.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn 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.
Finn'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.
Chai controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Chai managing to control the position.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (9) Chai
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai 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.#T8#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai 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.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai pulls Finn in to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 6.
CC Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking CC Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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