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SSG 407 Gracias vs Solo PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bremner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brunson uses from the top position.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.#SUB#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bremner wants to control position but Brunson is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bremner here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morozov avoids it really well and circles away.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeshi enables Morozov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (2) vs (0) Takeshi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Morozov trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Morozov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Morozov is pulling down on Takeshi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeshi, at least for the moment.
Morozov 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.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Morozov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morozov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (2) Takeshi
Morozov stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morozov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Morozov controlling from the top position.
Takeshi seems keen to control Morozov's posture.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (4) Takeshi#T5#
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (4) vs (7) Takeshi#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Takeshi wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morozov is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morozov avoid being mounted?
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Morozov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Morozov wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.#T8#
Morozov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takeshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Takeshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Morozov is trying to reverse the position but instead Takeshi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (4) vs (13) Takeshi
Morozov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Takeshi tightening his grip on Morozov, looking for the choke.
Takeshi is not going to allow Morozov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi tightening his grip on Morozov, looking for the choke. #T9#
Morozov tries to escape but Takeshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Takeshi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morozov tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi working for the choke. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for the choke from the back position but Morozov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Morozov showing good submission defense here.
#T10#
Takeshi gets his hands free as Morozov looks to control.
Morozov is in bad spot here.
Morozov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takeshi's guard. Nice work there by Morozov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (13) Takeshi
Takeshi managing to control the position.
Morozov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morozov won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here. #T11#
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Morozov trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (15) Takeshi
Morozov keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov moves into full guard.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Morozov controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeshi is thwarting Morozov's attempts to control the position.
Morozov is not content to let Takeshi control the position.#T14#
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi wins on points by 15 to 6.
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Marston pushes him off.#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Marston is trying to trip Ignatov. He has hold of a leg but Ignatov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marston persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatov (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marston pushes down on Ignatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Marston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (5) Marston
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Ignatov working to try and regain half guard.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatov wants to control but Marston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marston prevents Ignatov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Marston is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatov is defending well.
#T2#
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov trying to control but Marston postures up.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatov is looking to control Marston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.#T3#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is defending well.
Ignatov is doing well to control the position and prevent Marston from advancing to side control.
Ignatov wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Ignatov defends it. #T4#
Marston works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (8) Marston
Ignatov regains half guard.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Ignatov is not content to let Marston control the position.
Marston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Marston works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (11) Marston
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Ignatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ignatov is letting Marston control him for a moment.
Ignatov is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
Marston trying to control the position but Ignatov is working away.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Marston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Ignatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (11) Marston
Ignatov is keen to just control but Marston is a slippery customer.
Ignatov trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatov postures up.
#T8#
Ignatov pushes down on Marston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marston moves into full guard.
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Ignatov trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston 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: Ignatov (2) vs (13) Marston
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Marston stands and throws Ignatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (16) Marston
Ignatov tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position.
Marston controlling the position.
Ignatov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marston is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatov (2) vs (18) Marston#T10#
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatov tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Ignatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatov is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Marston wants to take Ignatov's back but he can't do it this time.
Ignatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Marston controlling his opponent.
Ignatov tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatov is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston tries to control but Ignatov wriggling away. #T12#
Ignatov tries to control Marston's body but Marston pushes him off. Ignatov squirms to his side and now Marston has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (2) vs (21) Marston
Marston controlling well, preventing Ignatov from escaping the position.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatov's body.
Ignatov prevents Marston from getting a body triangle.
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Marston 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.#T13#
Marston controlling well, preventing Ignatov from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Marston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ignatov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ignatov reverses the position - he's now on top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (4) vs (21) Marston#SUB2#
Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (4) vs (23) Marston
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston advances to half guard.
Marston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is defending well.
Marston controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 23 to 4.
Jim Marston got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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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 13 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Standish drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
#TD2#
Standish decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kelly passes into half guard.
Standish tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish trying to control here.
Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Standish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Standish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Standish defends it.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Standish is having none of it. #SUB#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Standish defends it well.
Standish works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Standish keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Standish has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish wants to hit a sweep here but Kelly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Standish there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (3) vs (0) Standish
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Kelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Standish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Standish! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (3) vs (2) Standish
Kelly looking to control.
#SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
#T4#
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Standish pushing down on Kelly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
Kelly gets full guard.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Standish trying to move into half guard but instead Kelly has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (5) vs (2) Standish#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.#SUB2#
Standish looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kelly has picked Standish up and slammed him! Standish can't keep hold of the triangle and Kelly manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (8) vs (2) Standish
Standish tries to buck Kelly off but Kelly is having none of it.
Standish is being controlled here.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Standish's legs.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Standish, who protects the arm well.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working. #SUB#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Standish has escaped the position, nice work there.
Standish is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Standish manages to get back to half guard.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Standish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Standish trying to control but Kelly postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Kelly is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kelly is keen to just control but Standish is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Standish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Standish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Standish looking for subs off his back but Kelly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Standish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Standish is having none of it.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Standish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB2#
Standish actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly is trying to control. Standish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly passes into side control, despite Standish's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (11) vs (2) Standish
Kelly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (13) vs (2) Standish#SUB#
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Standish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB#
Kelly goes for an armbar but Standish turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Standish. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (13) vs (4) Standish
Standish wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Standish slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Standish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Standish eventually gives up the hold.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Standish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelly is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Standish.
#T12##SUB#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Standish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Standish eventually gives up the hold.
Standish is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Standish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Standish seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kelly has recovered full guard. #T14#
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Standish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Standish pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly gets full guard.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Kelly looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Robert Kelly 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 44 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus goes for a double leg but Clubber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clubber continues to drive forward.
Gabenagus tries to score a body lock takedown but Clubber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clubber prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mecilvus Gabenagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabenagus gets underhooks to prevent Clubber's takedown attempt.
Gabenagus is working for takedown but Clubber is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Clubber lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gabenagus is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Clubber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Gabenagus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Clubber seems to be working for a kimura but Gabenagus defends the submission attempt.
Gabenagus moves into full guard.
#T2#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gabenagus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Clubber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gabenagus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (5) Clubber#T4#
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Clubber staying calm.#T5#
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus'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.
Clubber won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T6#
Gabenagus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clubber reverses the position - he's now on top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Clubber
Gabenagus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Gabenagus trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus gets full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to keep Clubber in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Gabenagus looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control here.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it.
Clubber works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Gabenagus to control.
Gabenagus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.#T10#
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Clubber is continuing to stall.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus regains half guard.#T11#
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gabenagus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Clubber is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Clubber instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus content to control rather than advance.
Gabenagus wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabenagus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabenagus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (14) Clubber
Gabenagus tries to escape the position.
Clubber trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber not allowing Gabenagus to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 14 to 7.
A victorious Ricky Clubber 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (0) vs (2) Elvul
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Elvul has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (5) Elvul
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Elvul seems to be working for a kimura but San defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elvul jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (8) Elvul
San is not content to let Elvul control the position.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
San struggling a bit here.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elvul tries to advance to mount but can't.
San is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elvul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (4) vs (8) Elvul#SUB#
San working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - San's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
San working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Elvul defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (10) Elvul
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elvul slips nicely into half guard.
San wants to control the action here but instead Elvul manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (13) Elvul
Elvul looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
San slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Elvul seems content to control.
Elvul is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
San is staying active underneath Elvul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Elvul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
San is trying to control but Elvul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (16) Elvul
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
San is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul won't allow San to sweep him here.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
San 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: San (6) vs (16) Elvul#T6#
San wants to free his trapped foot but Elvul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elvul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvul.
San wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
San pushes down on Elvul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well.
Elvul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
San is trying to control. Elvul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elvul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. San is aware though and is defending well.
San trying to move into half guard but instead Elvul has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (6) vs (18) Elvul#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there. #T8#
San wants to hit a sweep here but Elvul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San there! Score +3 for passing guard: San (6) vs (21) Elvul
Elvul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
San wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Elvul has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (6) vs (24) Elvul
San prevents Elvul from moving into mount. #T9#
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (8) vs (24) Elvul
San is trying to control. Elvul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Elvul is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (11) vs (24) Elvul#SUB#
San swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elvul is now in San's guard. A big mistake from San there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (11) vs (26) Elvul
San keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (13) vs (26) Elvul
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
San is looking to advance position but Elvul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (13) vs (30) Elvul
San manages to regain half guard. Good work.
San is staying active underneath Elvul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
San tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.#SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul prevents San from improving his position.#T12#
San is trying is best to control the position here.
San moves into full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (15) vs (30) Elvul
San looking to pass the guard.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (18) vs (30) Elvul#SUB#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elvul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elvul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (18) vs (32) Elvul
Elvul wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.#SUB#
San looking for a guillotine here but Elvul defends easily.
#SUB#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Elvul to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul prevents San from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 32 to 18.
Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr moves into the clinch.
Craig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
McDonald Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Craig clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (0) Craig
Craig manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald Jr's guard. Nice work there by Craig.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (2) Craig
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (2) Craig
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.#T1#
McDonald Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (2) Craig
Craig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Craig has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Craig! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (4) Craig
McDonald Jr wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Craig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Craig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Craig might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.#T3#
McDonald Jr is trying to control the position but Craig postures up.
McDonald Jr 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: McDonald Jr (11) vs (4) Craig
Craig is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald Jr from advancing position. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Craig defends it.
Craig 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craig has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald Jr is thwarting Craig's attempts to control the position.
Craig is controlling McDonald Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Craig defends it. #T5#
Craig is looking to improve his position.
Craig trying to hold on to McDonald Jr's head to control him but McDonald Jr postures up.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr 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.
#T6#
Craig tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Craig defends it. #T7#
Craig tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Craig won't allow it.
Craig preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Craig gets full guard.
Craig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Craig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Craig is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Craig is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Craig doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald Jr.
Craig keeping control of the position. #T11#
Craig is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Craig controlling the position for now.#T12#
Craig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald Jr is working away from the top position though.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Craig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Craig is holding on for now.
Craig is trying to control but McDonald Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (14) vs (4) Craig#T13#
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
McDonald Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Craig turns into him and now he's in McDonald Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (14) vs (6) Craig
Craig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
Craig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Craig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now.
Craig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald Jr has his hands on Craig's head, controlling the position.
Craig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard.
Craig trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr wants to control the action here but instead Craig manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (14) vs (9) Craig
Craig controlling from mount.
McDonald Jr working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt 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: Finn (0) vs (2) Hunt
Finn wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Finn pulls Hunt in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn trying to control the position.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#T1#
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finn holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Finn wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.
Hunt wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finn tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent Hunt advancing to mount.
Finn tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Finn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finn won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt prevents Finn from improving his position.#T4#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finn is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Hunt
Finn is letting Hunt control him for a moment. #T5#
Finn is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Finn is looking for a sweep.
Finn wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Finn tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Finn is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Finn keeping control of the position.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Finn tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Finn trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finn trying to control here.
#T8#
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finn is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt controlling the action here.#T9#
Finn tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (8) Hunt
Finn is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
You can see the frustration on Finn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (0) vs (10) Hunt
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Finn wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Finn tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Finn doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Finn tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Finn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Finn tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Well,Finn is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Finn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finn is looking to escape.
Finn can't escape the position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Finn is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Finn to control.#T14#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finn is looking to escape.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Finn wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 24 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laitila avoids it really well and circles away.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Laitila, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Laitila against the cage but Laitila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laitila feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Laitila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hlervu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.#SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Hlervu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlervu works his way back into a safe position though.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu postures up.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hlervu forces his way into half guard.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila controlling the position well.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym To Nica, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Laitila is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laitila working for a triangle but Hlervu defends it easily.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Hlervu
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Hlervu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Hlervu
A lull in the action here as Hlervu stalls from top position.
Laitila tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
Laitila is trying to escape the position but Hlervu is controlling the position.
Hlervu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (9) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount but Hlervu keeps good control and instead manages to take Laitila's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (12) Hlervu
Hlervu is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila is in bad spot here.
Hlervu biding his time, controlling Laitila.
Laitila breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Hlervu
Laitila trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom. #T8#
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (14) Hlervu
Laitila is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu 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.
It looks like Hlervu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Let's hope that Hlervu 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.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Laitila 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: Laitila (6) vs (14) Hlervu#T10#
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Laitila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Hlervu defends it.
Hlervu moves into full guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Laitila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (16) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (16) Hlervu
Laitila wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Laitila advances to half guard. #T12#
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Well,Laitila is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Laitila wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Laitila is thwarting Hlervu's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Hlervu wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T13#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu wants to sweep but Laitila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (11) vs (16) Hlervu
Laitila tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hlervu, who protects the arm well.
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control but can't.
Hlervu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T14#
Hlervu moves into full guard.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila pushing down on Hlervu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #SUB#
Laitila is working for a kimura but Hlervu is defending it quite comfortably.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 16 to 11.
A victorious Tendren Hlervu 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 73 wins and 57 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (0) vs (4) Solo
Gracias struggling a bit here.
Solo happy to just control the position for now.
Gracias stops Solo from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Solo slows the pace down. #T1#
Solo wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias prevents Solo from improving position.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Solo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Solo trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Solo controls the position.
Gracias is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it. #T4#
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Solo wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T5#
Gracias is holding Solo down, trying to stall.
Solo trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Solo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (6) Solo
Solo trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Solo tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Gracias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (9) Solo
Gracias trying to control the hands but Solo won't let him. #SUB2#
Solo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Solo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Solo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Solo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.#T12#
Gracias is in bad spot here.
Gracias trying to control the hands but Solo won't let him. #T13#
Solo controls the action.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Solo avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Gracias tries to buck him off.
Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 9 to 0.
Hand Solo is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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