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HC GRAP 16 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
#CL#
Gustafsson rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Danilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danilov has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Danilov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danilov is defending well.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle here but Gustafsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (7) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is in no mood to give up.
Gustafsson wants to take Danilov's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustafsson looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (2) Danilov#T4##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Danilov 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. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is controlling Danilov's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Danilov's posture. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Danilov 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. #T10#
Gustafsson has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Danilov 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. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T11#
Danilov stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (5) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (9) vs (5) Danilov
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Danilov from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, 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 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules 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.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
#T4#
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB2#
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules#T12##SUB#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rules 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.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo 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 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Teteny moves into the clinch.
Teteny stops a takedown attempt from King.
#TD2#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (0) vs (2) King#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teteny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teteny wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
King looking for a submission but Teteny manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Teteny wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teteny 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: Teteny (2) vs (2) King#T2#
King gets full guard.#SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Teteny escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (2) King#SUB#
Teteny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
King tries to improve position but can't.
Teteny looking to control but instead King has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Teteny wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Teteny is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! King is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rocksteady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chriss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocksteady walks away with a smile on his face. Chriss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Chriss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Rocksteady
Chriss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Rocksteady
Rocksteady 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.
Chriss slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rocksteady still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rocksteady 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: Chriss (5) vs (4) Rocksteady#T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss is not content to let Rocksteady control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chriss, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady working away.#SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocksteady 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 Chriss's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chriss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady working away.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Chriss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Chriss is controlling Rocksteady's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chriss trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chriss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rocksteady has cracked it and Chriss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady 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 15 wins and 32 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Thayer against the cage.
#TD2#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thayer can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Thayer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thayer has an active guard here but Hudak has managed to pass into half guard.
Hudak is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to mount his opponent but Thayer defends it.
Hudak works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Hudak#T1##SUB2#
Hudak is working for a guillotine from mount but Thayer frees his head quite easily.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Thayer prevents Hudak from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thayer turns into him and now he's in Hudak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (5) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Thayer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Hudak
Thayer tries to control but Hudak wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hudak is trying to escape the mount.
Thayer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (8) vs (5) Hudak#SUB#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hudak's body.
Thayer is trying to stick to Hudak's back but Hudak is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (8) vs (7) Hudak#T4#
Hudak trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Hudak trying to move into half guard but instead Thayer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (7) Hudak
Thayer won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is pressing down on Thayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to improve his position but instead Thayer has moved into half guard.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T6#
Thayer controlling the action here.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Thayer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Thayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
Hudak keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Hudak trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thayer. #SUB#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Hudak wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well.
Thayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hudak's thigh. Hudak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hudak 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: Thayer (10) vs (9) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Water avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Water closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard effortlessly.
Shalit controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Shalit is pulling down on Water's head to control his posture.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalit pulls Water in close to prevent any damage.
Shalit 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: Shalit (2) vs (0) Water
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Water
Water wants to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.#T3#
Shalit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Water really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shalit is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shalit extends the arm and Water is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer clinches up against the cage.
Pardi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Archer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
Pardi is holding on to half guard well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Archer trying to control the pace. #T2#
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.
Pardi has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer is thwarting Pardi's attempts to control the position.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pardi manages to get to full guard.
Pardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pardi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (5) Archer#T10#
Pardi is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Archer just content to control the position.
Archer working away.#T11#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pardi keeps working.
Pardi wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer trying to control the position but Pardi is working away.
Pardi prevents Archer from moving into mount.
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pardi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (0) vs (7) Archer#T12#
Archer content just to control the position here.
Pardi tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pardi is holding on tight.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Pardi is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pardi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pardi wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T14#
Pardi holds on, trying desperately to control.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kristof Pardi had this to say: 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Oliveira forces Maykit back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Maykit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (0) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (4) Oliveira#SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit staying calm.
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Maykit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (7) vs (4) Oliveira#T1#
Maykit controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira wants to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Maykit controlling from mount. #T2#
Oliveira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (10) vs (4) Oliveira
Oliveira holding on to Maykit's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maykit gets his hands free as Oliveira looks to control.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maykit keeps control of the position easily here as Oliveira tries to buck him off.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Oliveira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Oliveira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (4) Oliveira#T4#
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maykit doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (6) Oliveira
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. #T6#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (9) Oliveira
Maykit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Maykit is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Maykit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Maykit defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Maykit can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maykit trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Maykit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death By Snu Snu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Maykit recovers full guard.
Maykit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Maykit looking to control.
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit managing to control the position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T11#
Maykit controlling Oliveira's posture.
Oliveira is pushing down on Maykit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maykit is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira passes into side control, despite Maykit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (12) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maykit keeps working.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Oliveira trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (12) Oliveira
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T13#
Maykit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Maykit defends easily.
Maykit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (21) vs (12) Oliveira#T14#
Oliveira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Maykit controls the position.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira prevents Maykit from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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