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SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus PBP Commentary |
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Doe drives through and clinches with Bartasz against the cage.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartasz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Bartasz dives in and scores a takedown into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Doe keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Doe pulls Bartasz in close to prevent any damage.
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is pulling down on Bartasz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bartasz, at least for the moment.
Doe keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass. #T1#
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Doe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Bartasz
Bartasz is looking to get to half guard.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Doe fails to advance to Bartasz's back.
Doe tries to control but Bartasz wriggling away.
Bartasz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (7) vs (2) Bartasz#T2#
Bartasz rolls, trying to escape but Doe keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Doe looking to break Bartasz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bartasz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doe controlling the positon.#SUB#
Doe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bartasz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bartasz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Doe keeps control of the position easily here as Bartasz tries to buck him off.
Bartasz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by Bartasz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (4) Bartasz
Bartasz looking to pass the guard.
Doe has his hands on Bartasz's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Bartasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
Bartasz is still trying to improve position.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (7) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doe, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartasz controlling the position.
Doe is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bartasz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bartasz controlling the position. #T7#
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Doe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. #T8#
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bartasz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bartasz wants to control for a moment but Doe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartasz.
Doe wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartasz trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it. #T10#
Bartasz trying to control from Doe's half guard. Doe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bartasz passes into half guard.
Doe is looking to control Bartasz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bartasz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bartasz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Bartasz trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe is not content to let Bartasz control the position.
Still in half guard, Bartasz seems content to control.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.
Bartasz is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Bartasz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartasz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (10) Bartasz
Bartasz wants to take Doe's back here but Doe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Doe tries to reverse the position but Bartasz maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.
Bartasz content just to control the position here.
Bartasz wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Doe wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.#T13#
Bartasz controlling his opponent.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Bartasz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bartasz takes Doe's back. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (7) vs (13) Bartasz
Bartasz wants to control but Doe manages to buck him off and is now in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Doe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (9) vs (13) Bartasz
Bartasz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartasz is retaining full guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Bartasz keeps moving. #T14#
Bartasz pulls Doe in close to his closed guard and prevents Doe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Bartasz.
Doe stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position.
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz wins on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Lehel Bartasz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but Yoshida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoshida continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yoshida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yoshida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Moley 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.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Moley passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida trying to control but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moley 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. Yoshida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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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 12 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
McDonald Jr has managed to clinch.
Orozco wants a takedown.
#TD2#
McDonald Jr jumps guard.
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but instead Orozco has moved into half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco wants to advance to full mount but McDonald Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr 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.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco stays in close to McDonald Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orozco defends well.
Orozco is pushing down on McDonald Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working. #T4#
Orozco stalling.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Orozco defends it easily.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco 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. #T5##SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orozco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Orozco trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orozco is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orozco (2) vs (6) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Orozco 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.
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald Jr sits in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away.
McDonald Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Orozco is defending well.
Orozco is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T9#
McDonald Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orozco trying to hold on to McDonald Jr's head to control him but McDonald Jr postures up.
Orozco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Orozco is defending well.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Orozco wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Orozco keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Orozco controlling the position.
McDonald Jr won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Orozco keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orozco has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Orozco has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Orozco.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Orozco 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.
McDonald Jr controlling from the top position. #T14#
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr 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.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyao circles away.
#TD2#
Wahlstroem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miyao to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Miyao
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Miyao
Wahlstroem is trying to control Miyao's posture but Miyao avoids it.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (0) vs (7) Miyao#T1#
Miyao fails to move to back control.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Wahlstroem is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miyao pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Miyao controlling his opponent.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (10) Miyao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (13) Miyao#SUB2#
Miyao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Miyao let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyao doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Miyao#T2#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is really struggling to control Miyao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wahlstroem manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Miyao#SUB#
Wahlstroem has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Miyao
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Miyao content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard. #T4#
Miyao is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #T5#
Miyao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Miyao
Miyao wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Miyao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Wahlstroem tries to improve his position but instead Miyao has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (24) Miyao#SUB2#
Wahlstroem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miyao's arms.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyao gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Miyao gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Wahlstroem is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Miyao is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Barnett
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Hill taking a breather here.
Barnett tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is holding Hill down, trying to stall.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Hill dominates the positioning.
Hill wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is not content to let Hill control the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face as Hill controls the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Hill content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnett wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Hill staying calm.
Barnett struggling a bit here.#T3#
Hill slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hill wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Hill happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Barnett tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Barnett is being controlled here.
Barnett tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill controls the position.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Barnett is not content to let Hill control the position.
Hill is staying tight to Barnett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (5) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (7) vs (2) Barnett
Hill 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.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnett wants to improve his position but instead Hill has moved into half guard.
Hill is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill controlling the action here. #T9#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill wants to advance to full mount but Barnett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett is trying to hold Hill in close to prevent damage but Hill has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnett! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (10) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill controlling his opponent.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Barnett is just holding on here. Hill manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hill (13) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free. #T12#
Barnett is really stuck here.
Hill wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett tries to roll but Hill sticks to his back.
Barnett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hill.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnett trying to control the hands but Hill breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hill keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
#T13#
Good control from Hill.
Barnett wants to escape the position.
Barnett turns into Hill and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (13) vs (4) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (15) vs (4) Barnett
Hill advances to half guard. #T14#
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 15 to 4. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Strakapoud's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strakapoud is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
A relieved looking Danny Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 13 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai rushes Viera and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Chai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Viera regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Viera doesn't allow it. #T2#
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viera gets back to half guard.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Viera wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai controlling the action here.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai prevents Viera from improving his position.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viera trying to control but Chai postures up.
Viera tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai controlling the pace. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.#SUB#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (5) Chai
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Viera gets his hands free. #T6#
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Viera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viera.
Chai controlling the position well.
Chai wants to control but Viera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viera's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (9) Chai#SUB2#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chai tightening his grip on Viera, looking for the choke. #T7##SUB2#
Viera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Viera is trying to break free.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Viera's body.
Chai has the hooks in. Viera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai has good solid back control here. #T8#
Viera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Viera trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (9) Chai
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Viera trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai seems keen to control Viera's posture.#T10#
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai seems keen to control Viera's posture.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (11) Chai#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (6) vs (14) Chai
Chai works to advance to full mount. Viera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (6) vs (16) Chai
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai takes Viera's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Viera is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Viera (6) vs (19) Chai#T12#
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
Viera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
Chai avoiding Viera 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.#T13#
Viera can't escape the position.
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Viera manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (8) vs (19) Chai
Viera trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai pulls Viera in to control the position. #SUB2#
Viera content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Viera is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Viera has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). T Mustana Chai!
Our winner, T Mustana Chai, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berendas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soderberg has passed into half guard!
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg wants to pass to mount but Berendas is defending the position.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Soderberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berendas reverses the position - he's now on top in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Soderberg
Berendas pushes down on Soderberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg 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.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berendas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Berendas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soderberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Berendas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soderberg pulls down on the head and he's put Berendas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad. #TD#
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaw's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Shaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Shaw#T2#
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (2) Shaw
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Shaw#SUB#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaw trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (6) Shaw#T7#
Shaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Hunt is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well. #T9#
Hunt wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Hunt is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard. #T10#
Hunt pulls Shaw in to control the position.
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is really struggling to control Shaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (6) Shaw
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (8) Shaw
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T12#
Shaw pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Shaw is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Shaw is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Hunt tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#T14##SUB2#
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw prevents Hunt from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus tries for a takedown but Gascoigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne tries to counter with a takedown but Gabenagus is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabenagus showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Gascoigne is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Gascoigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gascoigne is positioning himself well to prevent Gabenagus advancing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T2#
Gascoigne is staying active underneath Gabenagus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Gascoigne wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Gabenagus wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne pulls Gabenagus in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabenagus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Gascoigne wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus passes into half guard. #T10#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascoigne is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?#T11#
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Gascoigne is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascoigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T13##SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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