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SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Maximus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Borgia
Maximus pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus controlling the position.#T2#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maximus wants to control the position but Borgia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus moves into full guard.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia slows the pace down.
Maximus is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Borgia stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
Maximus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T8#
Maximus has a hand on Borgia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Borgia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (11) Borgia
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Borgia tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (14) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Borgia trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus prevents Borgia from taking his back.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Maximus tries to hold on but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Maximus wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus reaches up to try and control the position but Borgia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maximus rolls and tries to escape and now Borgia has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (17) Borgia
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Borgia is looking to control Maximus but Maximus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T14#
Maximus trying to control the action but Borgia just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borgia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (20) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 20 to 0.
Alexander Borgia is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goodman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lingfield! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goodman (4) vs (0) Lingfield
The referee asks Goodman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goodman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lingfield is looking to reverse the position.
Goodman advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (6) vs (0) Lingfield
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield stops Goodman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lingfield holds of for dear life.#T1#
Lingfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goodman avoids the attempt from Lingfield to control.
Lingfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lingfield works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingfield is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Lingfield controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodman trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Lingfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Goodman controlling from the top position.
Lingfield has Goodman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Lingfield has control of Goodman's left arm, preventing Goodman from doing any damage.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lingfield has control of Goodman's left arm, preventing Goodman from doing any damage.
Lingfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Lingfield looking to control.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Lingfield is trying to keep Goodman in close.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Goodman postures up.
Goodman 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.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lingfield has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position.
Lingfield trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Lingfield is keeping the position.#T8#
Goodman trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom.
Lingfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Lingfield pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lingfield trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Lingfield pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Let's hope that Lingfield 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.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Goodman.
Lingfield keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass. #T10#
Goodman won't allow Lingfield to sweep him here.
Goodman content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Goodman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lingfield working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Lingfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom.
Goodman is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom. #T13#
Goodman 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.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.
Goodman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman won't allow Lingfield to sweep him here.
Lingfield working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Lingfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lingfield pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 24 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marrero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gordon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Marrero clinches up with Gordon and pushes him back against the cage.
Marrero wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Marrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marrero tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Marrero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Gordon
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T1#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon trying to control the position here.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T2#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Marrero 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.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T3#
Gordon controlling the position.
Marrero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marrero drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Marrero off! Marrero jumps back into Gordon's guard.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Marrero wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Marrero slips nicely into half guard.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.#T5##SUB#
Marrero is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon won't allow Marrero to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon keeping control of the position.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Marrero is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gordon trying to control but Marrero postures up.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon wants to control but Marrero is keeping busy.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Marrero trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordon is positioning himself well to prevent Marrero advancing to mount. #T7#
Marrero is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Gordon controlling the position for now.
Gordon is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Marrero trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Gordon tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#T10#
Marrero is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero trying to control from half guard but Gordon is working away.
Gordon tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marrero moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Gordon
Marrero avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Gordon can't escape the position.
#T11#
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
Marrero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gordon wants to control but Marrero is having none of it.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Marrero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Marrero wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marrero.
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon 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.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though.
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordon sees it coming and defends easily.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it. #T13#
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Gordon manages to get to full guard.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14##SUB#
Marrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Marrero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marrero gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Marrero gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Marrero takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Luis Marrero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 29 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Viera tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Viera shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but Viera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
Viera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viera looking to control but Snake passes into half guard.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Snake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Viera gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
Snake showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Viera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Snake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Viera is looking to control Snake but Snake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Snake tries to break free.
#SUB#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Snake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Viera. #T3#
Snake turns into Viera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Snake
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving. #T4#
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Viera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viera keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #SUB2#
Snake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viera! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Viera trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Viera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Snake tries to buck Viera off but Viera is having none of it.
Snake is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it.
Snake is not content to let Viera control the position.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Viera 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.
#SUB#
Viera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Viera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
Snake is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Viera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Viera wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9##SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viera defends it easily.#SUB2#
Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Viera doesn't defend quickly enough and Snake has managed to lock this one up! Can Viera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Snake! |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Kim
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Black 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: Black (2) vs (2) Kim
Black is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Black's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kim.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard. #T1#
Black forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Black in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
Kim is not content to let Black control the position.
Kim wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
#T2#
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim is trying is best to control the position here.
Kim is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim 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.#SUB#
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage. #SUB#
Black is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (2) Kim
Black controlling from the full mount.
Kim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kim trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (2) Kim#T4#
Kim tries to hold on but Black pushes him away. #SUB#
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (8) vs (4) Kim
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (7) Kim
Kim controlling from side mount.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Kim advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (8) vs (9) Kim
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim prevents Black from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kim trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black tries to control the position but Kim now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Black (8) vs (12) Kim
Black is really stuck here.
#T7#
Kim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kim is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
Kim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Black is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Kim controlling the position well here. Black rolled but Kim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kim has got his arm under Black's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Black has spun round into Kim's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (12) Kim
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Black wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (14) Kim
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #SUB#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into half guard.
#T11#
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Black actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Black trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (10) vs (17) Kim
A lull in the action here.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Black is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kim gets to mount! Black was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (10) vs (19) Kim
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 19 to 10.
A victorious Harry Kim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 63 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar shoots in for a double leg but Ottke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ottke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Ottke rushes Siregar and presses him up against the cage.
Siregar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ottke is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Ottke
Siregar is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Siregar seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Ottke
Siregar prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siregar pushes him away. #T1#
Siregar controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Siregar goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Ottke turns into him and now he's in Siregar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (5) vs (2) Ottke
Siregar pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Siregar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ottke looking to control but Siregar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siregar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke trying to control but Siregar is having none of it.
Siregar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ottke wants to control but instead Siregar manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Siregar actively working from the bottom here.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
Siregar wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
Siregar is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (8) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siregar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siregar struggling a bit here.#T4#
Siregar is being controlled here.
A control attempt from Siregar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siregar (5) vs (10) Ottke
Siregar tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siregar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Siregar tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away. #T5#
Siregar is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (5) vs (13) Ottke
I really don't envy Siregar right now.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke is hanging on to Siregar's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke avoiding Siregar 's attempts to control his hands.
Siregar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Siregar tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Siregar staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Siregar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ottke looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Ottke controlling the position well here. Siregar rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Siregar breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (7) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Siregar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siregar works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Siregar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (10) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar looking to control but instead Ottke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Siregar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Siregar is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Siregar.
Ottke won't allow Siregar to pass to mount.
Ottke tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
Siregar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (13) vs (13) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control Siregar's posture but Siregar avoids it. #T10#
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siregar's best efforts.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Siregar seems content to control.#SUB#
Siregar seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke gets full guard.#T11#
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar passes into half guard.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg.
Siregar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (16) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar fails to move to back control.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siregar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siregar wants to take his opponent's back but Ottke doesn't allow it. #T12#
Siregar takes Ottke's back. Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (19) vs (13) Ottke#SUB#
Siregar has managed to slip his arm under Ottke's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ottke is tapping out! Submission win for Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Binsar Siregar!
After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardosi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardosi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardosi.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardosi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Cardosi wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cardosi can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Cardosi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cardosi looking to control.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Cardosi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardosi 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.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#T4#
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi 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: Chai (7) vs (4) Cardosi#T5#
Chai trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Chai fending off the submission attempt from Cardosi. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the RNC.
Cardosi has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the position.
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#SUB2#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T2#
Hunt is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi trying to control the position here.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silalahi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Silalahi's legs - danger averted.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silalahi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Silalahi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet.
Silalahi looking to control.
Silalahi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silalahi is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Silalahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silalahi.
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Hunt has his hands on Silalahi's head, controlling the position.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hunt is controlling Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Hunt is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling his opponent.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #T12#
Silalahi fails to advance to Hunt's back.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt 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: Hunt (4) vs (5) Silalahi#T13#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Silalahi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (9) Silalahi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Silalahi pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 9 to 8.
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 43 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ozymandias shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ozymandias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Barnett
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T1#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ozymandias controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnett won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnett content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Ozymandias 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.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Ozymandias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Barnett
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias'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.#T5#
Barnett wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T6#
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Barnett is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.#T8#
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Barnett
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Barnett regains half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
#T9#
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Barnett is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Ozymandias is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Barnett tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Barnett trying to control here.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
#T12#
Ozymandias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Ozymandias working away.#T13#
Ozymandias staying calm.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett prevents Ozymandias from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias 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 London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macker is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Chai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chai manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Macker
Macker manages to get back to half guard.
Macker wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Macker
Macker regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai'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.
Macker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai moves into full mount! Macker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Macker#T3#
Chai tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Macker tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T4#
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Macker tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker gets full guard.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai passes into half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position.
Macker 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.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Chai trying to advance position but Macker counters by regaining guard.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (0) Macker#T8#
Chai controls the position.
Macker is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Macker tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Macker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chai is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (15) vs (0) Macker
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Chai avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Macker is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Macker stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai fails to advance to Macker's back.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Macker wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Macker is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it. #T12#
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is trying to control. Macker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Macker tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Chai stays in close to Macker's body and controls the position.
Further stalling from Chai.#T14#
Chai stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (0) Macker
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face as Chai controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (20) vs (0) Macker
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai 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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