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SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Grov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Grov has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CleaPain keeps trying to improve his position.
Grov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Grov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Grov is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grov but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (4) CleaPain
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov is looking to regain half guard here but CleaPain keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#T3#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a kimura but Grov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
#T4#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (7) CleaPain#SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Grov regains half guard.
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov is looking to control CleaPain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.#SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Grov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CleaPain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CleaPain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grov trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Grov slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (7) CleaPain
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but CleaPain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Grov is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB2#
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T11##SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain passes Grov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
Grov is concentrating on defense, preventing CleaPain from advancing position.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (6) vs (12) CleaPain
Grov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grov defend it? CleaPain steps over the head and cranks it - Grov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for CleaPain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor CleaPain! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Giljegiljaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Wagner has hold of one of Giljegiljaw's legs. Giljegiljaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Wagner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Giljegiljaw
Wagner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (5) vs (0) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Giljegiljaw tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wagner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giljegiljaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Giljegiljaw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wagner's best efforts.#T2#
Giljegiljaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wagner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wagner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (5) vs (4) Giljegiljaw
Well, with Giljegiljaw on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wagner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
Giljegiljaw gets his hands free as Wagner looks to control.
Wagner breaks Giljegiljaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (4) Giljegiljaw
Wagner postures up.
#SUB#
Wagner has gone for a leg lock! Giljegiljaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (6) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagner 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.#T3#
Giljegiljaw is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Giljegiljaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Giljegiljaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wagner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (12) Giljegiljaw
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Giljegiljaw controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
Wagner has hold of Giljegiljaw's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T5#
Giljegiljaw 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.
It looks like Giljegiljaw 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.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (15) Giljegiljaw
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Giljegiljaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (18) Giljegiljaw
Giljegiljaw controls the action.#T7#
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wagner's body.
Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Wagner is trying to break free.
What can Wagner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Wagner is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Giljegiljaw.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Wagner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Giljegiljaw is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Giljegiljaw 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.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Giljegiljaw controlling the position well here. Wagner rolled but Giljegiljaw kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Wagner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wagner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Giljegiljaw.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Wagner rolls, trying to escape but Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position.
Giljegiljaw is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Giljegiljaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Giljegiljaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (9) vs (18) Giljegiljaw
Wagner won't allow Giljegiljaw to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to control but Giljegiljaw is working from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Giljegiljaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture.
Giljegiljaw keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Giljegiljaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Giljegiljaw controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
Giljegiljaw 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: Wagner (9) vs (20) Giljegiljaw
Wagner gets full guard.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep.
Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giljegiljaw is now in half guard.
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Giljegiljaw seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw wins on points by 20 to 9.
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Howell breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Miyao gets tackled into the cage by Howell. Howell maintains the clinch. #TD#
Miyao successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell won't allow Miyao to sweep him here.
Miyao 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: Miyao (2) vs (0) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Miyao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Howell
Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell 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: Miyao (5) vs (2) Howell
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. #T2#
Howell stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao 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.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Howell
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell trying to control the position but Miyao is working away. #T4#
Miyao wants to control but Howell postures up.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Howell controls the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyao is not content to let Howell control the position. #T6#
Howell laying and praying for a moment but Miyao takes advantage and regains half guard.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Miyao defends it.
Miyao keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyao has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Howell trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#T9#
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Howell is posturing up here but Miyao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howell has to tap! Slick submission there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sykov drives through with a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson 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.#SUB#
Sykov drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Sykov off! Sykov jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T2#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Flenderson
Sykov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (6) vs (5) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Sykov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson tries to escape the position.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykov.
Sykov tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov working for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flenderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sykov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flenderson is defending well though. Sykov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sykov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flenderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sykov looking for the RNC.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov trying to control momentarily.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sykov's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (8) vs (7) Flenderson#T7#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Sykov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (11) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (13) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov wants to take Flenderson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sykov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flenderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Flenderson regains half guard.
Sykov is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (16) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Sykov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Sykov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flenderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykov yanks on the arm and Flenderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 39 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Lima tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lima makes his way to full guard, as Gabenagus worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gabenagus passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lima gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Lima wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T4#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Lima has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (10) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Lima 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 Gabenagus gets his way!
Lima tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lima turns into Gabenagus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Gabenagus#T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus is looking to sweep but instead, Lima has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
#T7#
Gabenagus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabenagus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lima is now in half guard.
Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gabenagus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T8#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lima is defending well. Gabenagus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lima has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gabenagus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nozadzi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gerbandi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
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.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi is controlling Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi#T3#
Gerbandi pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gerbandi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gerbandi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gerbandi for a finish.
Gerbandi is in bad spot here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Nozadzi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Gerbandi is defending it well.
Gerbandi breaks Nozadzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Gerbandi
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T8#
Nozadzi managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi stalling.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Nozadzi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Nozadzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi 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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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 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San 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.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt 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 San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San 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.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt 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.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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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 25 wins and 20 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodeo as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Majere closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhodeo to the mat! Rhodeo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Majere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Majere is staying active.#SUB#
Rhodeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rhodeo pulls Majere in to control the position.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rhodeo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majere stacks Rhodeo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo sneaks back into half guard.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Majere is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position. #T5#
Rhodeo pushing down on Majere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (8) vs (5) Rhodeo
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Majere is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rhodeo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (8) vs (8) Rhodeo
Majere is trying to break free.
Rhodeo biding his time, controlling Majere.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T7#
Rhodeo biding his time, controlling Majere.
Majere tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Majere wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhodeo gets his hands free.
Rhodeo controlling from the back.#T8#
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Rhodeo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rhodeo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (8) Rhodeo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo is controlling Majere's posture.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (13) Rhodeo
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Majere regains half guard.
Rhodeo stalling away here and it's allowed Majere to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T11#
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Rhodeo stands and throws Majere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (16) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Majere is working away. #T12#
Majere gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (10) vs (18) Rhodeo
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo wants to take Majere's back but he can't do it this time.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Rhodeo tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Rhodeo moves to his opponent's back but Majere bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (12) vs (18) Rhodeo
Majere trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (15) vs (18) Rhodeo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 18 to 15.
Dusty Rhodeo very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nutz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Nutz
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Nutz
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Nutz is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (4) Nutz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Nutz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nutz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Nutz trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nutz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nutz 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: Johnson (5) vs (8) Nutz
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (8) Nutz
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nutz trying to control the position.
#T4#
Nutz wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (10) Nutz
Johnson keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nutz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nutz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Nutz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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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 35 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thumb but Thumb pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bar. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Bar
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Bar controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to regain half guard here but Bar keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bar working away.
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is being controlled here.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
Thumb looks to move to half guard but instead Bar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (6) Bar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Bar's attempts to control the action.
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb wants to control but Bar is having none of it.
Thumb 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.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Bar wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Bar has managed to pass into half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Thumb trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T6#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Bar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (9) Bar
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Thumb has given up his back here. Will Bar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (12) Bar
I would not like to be Thumb right now.
#SUB2#
Bar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thumb's body.
Thumb tries to break free.
Bar tries to get the hooks in deep but Thumb pushed the leg off.
Thumb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Thumb tries to break free.
Bar controls the action.
Thumb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bar in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thumb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thumb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (15) Bar
Thumb prevents Bar from improving position.
The referee asks Bar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bar prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bar escapes and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (18) Bar
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Bar taking a breather here.
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb struggling a bit here.#T12#
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb looks to move to half guard but instead Bar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (20) Bar#T13#
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (23) Bar
Thumb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thumb is trying to control but Bar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (26) Bar
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Thumb trying his best to control but Bar has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (28) Bar
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Bar is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thumb to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (31) Bar
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 31 to 0. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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