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SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 28 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Karelin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (4) vs (0) Strakapoud
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The referee asks Karelin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karelin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Strakapoud is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin controlling the position from side mount.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin postures up.#T2#
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin controlling the position.
Strakapoud is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Karelin controls the position from side control.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.
Strakapoud is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face as Karelin controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.#T5#
Karelin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (7) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (10) vs (0) Strakapoud
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.#T6#
Karelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (13) vs (0) Strakapoud
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karelin controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Strakapoud is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karelin is staying active.
Karelin fails to take his opponent's back.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin wants to take Strakapoud's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud stops Karelin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud has given up his back here. Will Karelin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (16) vs (0) Strakapoud
Karelin has good solid back control here.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
#T13#
Karelin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Strakapoud breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (16) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellington on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellington's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Wellington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Wellington is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus Jr passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington 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: Wellington (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position. #T5#
Wellington is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (2) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to take Wellington's back here but Wellington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wellington regains half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.#SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (12) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling the position. #T10#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximus Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.#T11#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
It looks like Maximus Jr 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.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (2) vs (14) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Maximus Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (2) vs (17) Maximus Jr#T13#
Maximus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wellington.
Wellington just trying to survive but Maximus Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
#T14#
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Wellington rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wellington doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 17 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Askren (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Gordon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##T3#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Askren is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon 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 Askren's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
More stalling from Gordon.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Gordon trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T10#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Askren wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 4 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 6 wins and 18 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Corona jumps guard.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corona's guard.
Carvalho is pressing down on Corona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corona is holding on for now.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Carvalho passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Carvalho
Corona is working to get back to half guard.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho takes Corona's back. Score +3 for taking back: Corona (0) vs (6) Carvalho#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corona for a finish. #SUB2#
Corona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carvalho. #T2#
Carvalho is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Carvalho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Carvalho is persistently looking for the submission but Corona is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for the RNC.
Corona tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Corona 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 Carvalho gets his way!
Corona is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carvalho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Corona's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Carvalho looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carvalho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Corona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho not allowing Corona to control his hands. #SUB2#
Carvalho has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Corona! Can he survive? No! He's out! Carvalho gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Carvalho!
An out of breath Caio Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic wants to clinch.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Snake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrovic 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.
Petrovic trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Snake 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.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrovic is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Snake wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovic defends it well.
Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Snake postures up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Petrovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovic gets back to full guard.
Petrovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom. #T9#
Snake pushing down on Petrovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Petrovic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Petrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake. #T13##SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Petrovic has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 30 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viera pinned against the cage. Viera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gerbandi rushes Viera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Viera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Viera
Viera tries to keep control of the position but Gerbandi is staying busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Viera.
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
#T1#
Gerbandi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Viera is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gerbandi wants to control but Viera is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Viera is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Viera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera trying to control from Gerbandi's half guard. Gerbandi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T3#
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi has his hands on Viera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi 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.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.#T4#
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Viera
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is positioning himself well to prevent Gerbandi advancing to mount.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Viera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi controlling the pace.
Gerbandi is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it. #T10#
Viera is trying to control but Gerbandi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Viera
Gerbandi tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (4) Viera
Viera is in bad spot here.
Will Gerbandi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Viera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viera is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T11#
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Viera staying busy and making it hard for Gerbandi to control. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Viera is trying to break free.
#T12#
Gerbandi is controlling the position but Viera somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Viera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (4) Viera
Viera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera gets full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
Cardosi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macker after a bit of a struggle.
Cardosi wants a takedown but no success here.
Macker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macker wants a takedown.
Macker goes for a takedown attempt but Cardosi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Macker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Macker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macker is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macker (2) vs (4) Cardosi#T1#
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Cardosi to control.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker 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.
Cardosi is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Cardosi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (7) Cardosi#T3#
Cardosi tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Cardosi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardosi controlling the pace for now.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Macker has given up his back here. Will Cardosi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (2) vs (10) Cardosi
Macker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Macker is keeping busy.
Macker trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Macker! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Macker tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker moves into full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up. #T7#
Cardosi won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Cardosi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macker keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Macker is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
Macker pulls Cardosi in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardosi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cardosi trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T8#
Cardosi trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker seems keen to control Cardosi's posture.
Cardosi advances to half guard.
Cardosi prevents Macker from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macker is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard. #T9#
Still in half guard, Cardosi seems content to control.
Macker is controlling Cardosi's trapped leg to prevent Cardosi from advancing to side control.
Macker is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Macker is defending well.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker gets back to half guard.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardosi stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (19) Cardosi
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi working away.
Macker is trying to improve his position.
Macker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (2) vs (21) Cardosi#T12#
Macker 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.
Macker tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Macker is defending well.
Macker is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Macker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helvig instigates a clinch. #TD#
Helvig lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain gets full guard.
Helvig stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position. #T1#
Helvig postures up.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain seems keen to control Helvig's posture.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Helvig'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.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Helvig.#T3#
McCain controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.#T4#
McCain wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
McCain wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) McCain
McCain stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
McCain tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
McCain wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T8#
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
McCain wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T9#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (8) vs (0) McCain
Helvig controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Helvig continues to stall.#T12#
McCain tries to escape the position.
McCain is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Helvig gets his hands free as McCain looks to control.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig avoiding McCain 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Helvig biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McCain is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 57 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Makarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laitila is trying to defend but Makarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makarov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Makarov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Laitila but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (7) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Makarov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (0) Laitila
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Makarov's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (2) Laitila
Makarov controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makarov trying to control the position here. #T3#
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (10) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Makarov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Makarov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Makarov defends the submission attempt.
Laitila trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Makarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Makarov recovers full guard.
Laitila passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Makarov defending well. #T6#
Laitila is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Laitila is working for a kimura here but Makarov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (12) vs (5) Laitila
Makarov won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Makarov passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Laitila 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.#T7#
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitila wants to improve his position but instead Makarov has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to improve his position but instead Makarov has moved into half guard.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makarov in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (12) vs (9) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila looking to break Makarov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makarov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laitila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makarov tries to roll but Laitila sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Laitila is working for a rear naked choke. Makarov is not defending it well and Laitila has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Makarov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Makarov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jari Laitila!
A victorious Jari Laitila thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Banner working away.
Banner is staying tight to Maximus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banner in the domination position with Maximus hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.#T1#
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Banner is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus pulls Banner in to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Maximus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maximus's thigh. Maximus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Banner content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (4) Banner#T7#
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Banner wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T8#
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Banner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Banner managing to control the position. #T10#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Banner is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Banner seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T12#
Maximus stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Banner pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner 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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