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SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brock Koli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Koli shoots in and gets a takedown into Benton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Koli
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
Koli looking to pass the guard.
Benton wants to sweep here but Koli controlling him for the moment.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up.
Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton controls Koli momentarily but Koli frees himself. #SUB#
Benton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Koli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up. #T1#
Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up.
Koli passes into half guard.
Benton trying to hold on to Koli's head to control him but Koli postures up.
Koli trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Koli has control of the leg.
Benton wants to control but Koli is keeping busy.
#T2#
Koli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (4) vs (2) Koli#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Koli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Benton 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.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Koli keeping hold of Benton's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koli is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Benton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Benton has cracked it and Koli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Benton! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordeira is defended easily by Blankenship.
Blankenship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordeira tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankenship as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship is looking to counter the offense by Cordeira and move into the clinch.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira misses with a takedown #TD#
so Blankenship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.#SUB2#
Cordeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Cordeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
Blankenship trying to move into half guard but instead Cordeira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship is trying to keep Cordeira in close.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Cordeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blankenship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blankenship has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (2) Cordeira
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.#T3#
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship is looking to sweep but instead, Cordeira has passed into half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T4#
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cordeira is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira wants to pass to mount but Blankenship is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira. #SUB2#
Cordeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cordeira is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard but Cordeira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blankenship (4) vs (7) Cordeira#T8#
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Cordeira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship working to try and regain half guard.
Cordeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blankenship is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blankenship (4) vs (10) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira is persistently looking for the submission but Blankenship is defending it well.
#T9#
Cordeira keeps control of the position as Blankenship tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cordeira 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, Blankenship has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cordeira looking for the RNC. #T10#
Blankenship rolls, trying to escape but Cordeira keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cordeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blankenship is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for the choke from the back position but Blankenship is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blankenship has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cordeira is hanging on to Blankenship's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Cordeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blankenship defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blankenship is trying to defend against the choke here but Cordeira has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cordeira Tightens the hold and Blankenship taps out furiously! Cordeira displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cordeira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Cordeira waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfshark Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madden dives in and grabs Aharon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aharon pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
Aharon attempts a counter takedown but Madden avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Aharon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Madden gets a clinch. #TD2#
Madden successfully pulls guard.
Madden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon postures up.
#SUB2#
Aharon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aharon has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden trying to control the position.
Aharon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aharon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Madden
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Aharon trying to control the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (2) Madden
Madden keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Madden is controlling Aharon's posture.#SUB2#
Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Aharon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (2) Madden
Aharon trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madden can't do much from the bottom here.
Madden is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Madden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aharon's best efforts.
Aharon is trying to control. Madden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Madden is trying to maintain the position but Aharon is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden tries to roll over but Aharon keeps him under control.
Madden trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
Madden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (5) vs (4) Madden
Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon seems keen to control Madden's posture.
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aharon is keeping the position for now.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Aharon being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T6#
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (7) Madden#T7#
Madden taking a breather here.
Madden trying to control the position but Aharon is working away.
Madden looking to control but instead Aharon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aharon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Aharon.
Aharon controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself.
Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom. #T8#
Aharon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden content to stall in guard here.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Aharon is retaining full guard.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. #T9#
Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aharon working a defensive guard here.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aharon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Madden 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.
Aharon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Aharon wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment.
Aharon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aharon 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.
Aharon looking to control.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Aharon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aharon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madden prevents Aharon from improving his position.
Madden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aharon is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold.
Aharon is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Madden is trying to control. Aharon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Aharon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aharon's guard. #T14#
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Aharon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aharon is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Madden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hanz Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Drelas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner tries to get to full guard but Drelas has control of the leg.
Drelas tries to pass to full mount but Wagner defends it.
Drelas wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Wagner 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.
Drelas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there.
Drelas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drelas trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (2) Wagner#T2#
Wagner being controlled here momentarily.
Wagner passes Drelas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drelas 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: Drelas (6) vs (2) Wagner
A lull in the action here.
Drelas controlling from the back.#T3#
Wagner trying to control the action but Drelas just sinks the hooks in.
Drelas tries to get the hooks in deep but Wagner pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Wagner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drelas's arms. #SUB#
Drelas is persistently looking for the submission but Wagner is defending it well.
#SUB#
Drelas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wagner trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Drelas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Drelas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Drelas looking to break Wagner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wagner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drelas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Drelas has the hooks in. Wagner is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Drelas passes his arm under Wagner's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Wagner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Hanz Wagner spoke after the fight, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Flenderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River attempts a counter takedown but Flenderson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Flenderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows River to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River pushing down on Flenderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Flenderson is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Flenderson trying to control here.
Flenderson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flenderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River.
River wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flenderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River.
River looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flenderson keeping control of the position. #T3#
River wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flenderson defends it well.
Flenderson trying to hold on to River's head to control him but River postures up.
#T4#
River wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position. #SUB#
River is working for a submission of some sort.
River trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away. #T5#
River stalling.
Flenderson tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Flenderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
River wants to work for an arm triangle but Flenderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
#T6#
Flenderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
River is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now. #SUB#
River is working for a kimura but Flenderson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
River is stalling here. Flenderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! River seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flenderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (2) vs (4) Flenderson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is looking to regain half guard here but Flenderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Flenderson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: River (2) vs (6) Flenderson#T8#
River tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson controlling from the full mount.
River tries to improve his position but instead Flenderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: River (2) vs (9) Flenderson
River tries to break free.
River trying to control but not successfully.
River can't escape the position.
#T9#
Flenderson is trying to stick to River's back but River is turning into Flenderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flenderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by River. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (9) Flenderson
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet.
Flenderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but River has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (7) vs (9) Flenderson#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Flenderson seems a little lost for a moment, as River dominates the positioning.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
River wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flenderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12##SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flenderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well. #T13#
River trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flenderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Flenderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flenderson.
River wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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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 9 wins and 4 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cardosi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.#SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T1#
Mesquita wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #T2#
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position here.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #T3#
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cardosi pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Cardosi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Mesquita is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Cardosi tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Cardosi controlling the action here. #T6#
Mesquita desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita managing to control the position.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Mesquita has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (6) vs (4) Cardosi
Mesquita controlling his opponent. #T8#
Cardosi wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi wants to control the action here but instead Mesquita manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (9) vs (4) Cardosi
Mesquita looking to control but Cardosi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Cardosi regains half guard.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T11#
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Cardosi wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Cardosi gets back to full guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesquita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Farquharson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
Kuang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kuang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Farquharson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Farquharson! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang seems a little lost for a moment, as Farquharson dominates the positioning.#T2#
Farquharson trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Farquharson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Farquharson wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang has one of Farquharson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuang is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson just content to control the position. #T4#
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang controls the position for a moment.
Kuang is trying to work for a sweep but Farquharson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kuang 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: Farquharson (7) vs (2) Kuang#SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Kuang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson 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.
Kuang is pushing down on Farquharson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farquharson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy. #T7#
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (5) Kuang
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Farquharson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is trying to control. Farquharson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson won't allow Kuang to pass to mount.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10##SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang slips nicely into half guard.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Kuang is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away.
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Farquharson defends it.
Kuang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Kuang trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Farquharson wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquharson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Farquharson is not content to let Kuang control the position.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farquharson gets full guard.#SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (9) vs (8) Kuang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, 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.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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 13 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova rushes Marden and presses him up against the cage.
Sova is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Sova pulls Marden into guard.
Sova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sova keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Sova
Marden 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova postures up.
#T1#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Marden is controlling Sova's posture.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (5) Sova
Sova wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden prevents Sova from improving position. #T6#
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to take a breather but Marden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sova.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sova pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova is looking to pass Marden's guard but actually Marden recovers to full guard.
Marden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for a submission but Marden manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T8#
Marden keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova passes Marden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (8) Sova
Sova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (0) vs (10) Sova#T9#
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova tries to control but Marden wriggling away.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marden (0) vs (13) Sova#T10#
Sova controls the action.
Marden trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks.
Sova doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (13) Sova
Marden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but Sova pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sova is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (15) Sova
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sova trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #T12#
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Marden pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving. #T13#
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard.
Sova passes into half guard.
Sova is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Pavel Sova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 53 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCain clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ottke has McCain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ottke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCain tumbling to the mat - Ottke dives into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain controlling Ottke's posture.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
McCain has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
McCain continues to stall.
McCain keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
McCain 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.
McCain 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.
McCain has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage. #T2#
McCain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke content to stall in guard here. #T3#
McCain is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Ottke
McCain trying his best to control but Ottke has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
McCain wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.#T4#
Ottke trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
McCain 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: McCain (2) vs (7) Ottke
McCain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ottke is pulling down on McCain's head to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Ottke pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T9#
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke working a defensive guard but McCain passes into half guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
McCain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ottke's thigh. Ottke counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T10#
Ottke is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ottke pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (7) Ottke#T12#
A lull in the action here as McCain stalls from top position.
Ottke wants to control but McCain postures up.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Elvul with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Elvul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solo was covering up waiting for the punch and Elvul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Elvul
Solo 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: Solo (2) vs (2) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Elvul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo tries to control but Elvul wriggling away.
Elvul tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elvul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elvul controlling the position well. #T3#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elvul 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.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #T4#
Solo is taking a breather. Elvul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elvul is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Elvul working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T6#
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Elvul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Elvul looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T8#
Elvul controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Elvul 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: Solo (5) vs (4) Elvul
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Elvul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (7) Elvul#T9#
Elvul wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
Solo tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo regains half guard.#T10#
Solo wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Elvul wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul controlling the action here.#T12#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Elvul sits in half guard.
Elvul stalling.
Solo is not content to let Elvul control the position.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Elvul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul wants to control but Solo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (9) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Solo avoiding Elvul 's attempts to control his hands.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul turns into Solo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (12) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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