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Pitbull XXXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jung Yu Sin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yu Sin misses with a takedown attempt - Sang Woo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Yu Sin tries to get set, Sang Woo tries to push him back and clinch up but Yu Sin manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Sang Woo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (0) Yu Sin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sang Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yu Sin is keeping the position for now.
Yu Sin wants to sweep here but Sang Woo controlling him for the moment.
Yu Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (2) Yu Sin#SUB#
Sang Woo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yu Sin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yu Sin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Sin keeps trying to improve his position.
Sang Woo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sang Woo's guard.
Sang Woo tries to roll over but Yu Sin keeps him under control.
Yu Sin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Yu Sin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sang Woo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin is trying to work for a kimura but Sang Woo is defending well.
Yu Sin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (5) Yu Sin
Sang Woo has given up his back here. Will Yu Sin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sang Woo (2) vs (8) Yu Sin#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sang Woo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sang Woo for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Sang Woo's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for the choke from the back position but Sang Woo is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sang Woo showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for the choke from the back position but Sang Woo is controlling his hands well.
Yu Sin controlling well, preventing Sang Woo from escaping the position.
Sang Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Sang Woo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yu Sin's guard. Nice work there by Sang Woo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sang Woo (4) vs (8) Yu Sin#SUB2#
Yu Sin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yu Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sang Woo is one step ahead there.
Sang Woo pushing down on Yu Sin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yu Sin won't allow Sang Woo to pass to mount. #T3#
Yu Sin gets back to full guard.
Yu Sin can't keep his opponent in guard - Sang Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yu Sin wants to get back to full guard.
Sang Woo trying to pass the guard but Yu Sin defending well.
Yu Sin gets back to full guard.
Sang Woo wants to pass the guard but Yu Sin is keeping the position.
Yu Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sang Woo (4) vs (10) Yu Sin
Sang Woo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sang Woo (6) vs (10) Yu Sin
Sang Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yu Sin looking for a guillotine here but Sang Woo defends easily.
Sang Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Yu Sin.#T4#
Sang Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yu Sin's guard.
Yu Sin tries to roll over but Sang Woo keeps him under control.
Yu Sin gets back to full guard.
Sang Woo pushes down on Yu Sin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sang Woo wants to pass the guard but Yu Sin is defending well.
Yu Sin manages to get to full guard.
Sang Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sang Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Yu Sin.
Sang Woo looking to pass the guard.
Sang Woo pushes down on Yu Sin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sang Woo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yu Sin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sang Woo.
Sang Woo is pressing down on Yu Sin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yu Sin is holding on for now.
Yu Sin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sang Woo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sang Woo (9) vs (10) Yu Sin#T6#
Sang Woo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yu Sin's legs.
Yu Sin tries to improve position but can't.
Sang Woo tries to move to mount but Yu Sin blocks the move with his legs.
Yu Sin regains half guard.
Sang Woo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sang Woo (12) vs (10) Yu Sin
Yu Sin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Sang Woo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yu Sin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yu Sin tries to bench press Sang Woo off him but Sang Woo keeps the position.
Yu Sin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sang Woo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sang Woo (12) vs (14) Yu Sin#T7##SUB2#
Sang Woo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yu Sin's arms. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sang Woo tries to roll but Yu Sin sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Yu Sin has managed to slip his arm under Sang Woo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sang Woo is tapping out! Submission win for Yu Sin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jung Yu Sin!
A victorious Jung Yu Sin 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and pushes Ecker back into the cage.#TD#
Kyrvänsyylä jumps guard.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Kyrvänsyylä 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: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (0) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä is pressing down on Ecker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ecker is holding on for now. #T1#
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass.
Kyrvänsyylä preventing the sweep.
Kyrvänsyylä pushes down on Ecker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä prevents Ecker from improving his position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ecker wants to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (5) vs (0) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ecker is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Ecker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to take Ecker's back but he can't do it this time.
Ecker wants to hold on but Kyrvänsyylä pushes him away.
Ecker can't escape the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to take his opponent's back but Ecker doesn't allow it. #T3#
Ecker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ecker regains half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to mount his opponent but Ecker defends it. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a kimura but Ecker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyrvänsyylä to get the leverage.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Kyrvänsyylä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass the guard but Ecker is defending well.
Ecker is pressing down on Kyrvänsyylä's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ecker looking for a guillotine here but Kyrvänsyylä defends easily.
Ecker wants to sweep here but Kyrvänsyylä controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kyrvänsyylä passes into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ecker! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker prevents Kyrvänsyylä from taking his back.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä mounts Ecker! Really nice guard pass there!
Kyrvänsyylä wants to take his opponent's back but Ecker doesn't allow it.
Kyrvänsyylä forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kyrvänsyylä (11) vs (0) Ecker#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä has his arm under Ecker's chin here. Game over son! Kyrvänsyylä squeezes tightly and Ecker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ji Hun Wee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wee.
Wee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Swayde with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Wee with that takedown attempt.
Brady Swayde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Hun Wee.
Swayde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wee tries to avoid it but Swayde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wee to the ground. Wee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swayde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wee slaps away a takedown attempt from Swayde, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wee or perhaps it was just good defense by Swayde, which made it look bad.
Wee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wee shoots in and drives through. Swayde sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Swayde feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (0) Wee
Wee looks winded!
Wee wants to sweep here but Swayde controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swayde escapes and throws Wee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (0) Wee
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swayde controls the position from side control.#T1#
Wee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swayde controls the position.
Wee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Swayde presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (7) vs (0) Wee
Swayde prevents Wee from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swayde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wee 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.
Wee is looking to get to half guard.
Wee is controlling an arm, preventing Swayde from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Wee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wee is still trying to improve position.
Wee moves into full guard.
Swayde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wee is keeping the position for now.
Wee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swayde has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (10) vs (0) Wee
Wee tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Wee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (10) vs (2) Wee#SUB2#
Wee wants to work for an arm triangle but Swayde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swayde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swayde (14) vs (2) Wee
Wee tries to escape the position.
Wee keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
#T4#
Wee is really stuck here.
Good control from Swayde.
Wee wants to escape the position.
Swayde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wee.
Wee tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Swayde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Wee's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swayde is riding his opponent, not letting Wee buck him off.
Wee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Swayde's guard. Nice work there by Wee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (14) vs (4) Wee
Wee tries to free his leg and advance position but Swayde is retaining full guard.
Swayde is trying to control the position but Wee postures up. #T6#
Wee tries to free his leg and advance position but Swayde is retaining full guard.
Swayde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wee wants to pass the guard but Swayde is keeping the position.
Wee is looking to advance position but Swayde has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swayde (18) vs (4) Wee
Wee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wee tries to roll over but Swayde keeps him under control.#T7#
Swayde moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (21) vs (4) Wee
Wee gets back to half guard.
Swayde has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (24) vs (4) Wee
Swayde moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (27) vs (4) Wee
Swayde is looking to control Wee but Wee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swayde has the hooks in. Wee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wee is trying to break free.
Wee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swayde.
Wee rolls, trying to escape but Swayde keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Swayde controls the position.
Wee is really stuck here.
Swayde tries to keep control of the position but Wee is staying busy.
Swayde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wee.
You can see the frustration on Wee's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Swayde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wee keeps working.
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Swayde prevents Wee from improving his position.#T11#
Wee wants to get back to full guard but Swayde has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (30) vs (4) Wee
Wee is trying to reverse the position but instead Swayde has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (33) vs (4) Wee
Swayde controlling the position well here. Wee rolled but Swayde kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Swayde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wee for as long as he can get away with.
Wee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Wee wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Wee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Swayde prevents Wee from getting the reversal.
Swayde controlling his opponent.
Wee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swayde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Wee is working to get back to half guard.
Swayde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wee is trying to reverse the position but instead Swayde has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (36) vs (4) Wee
I would not like to be Wee right now.
Swayde has the hooks in. Wee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Wee turns into Swayde and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (36) vs (6) Wee
Swayde controlling Wee's posture. #T14#
Wee is looking to pass into half guard but Swayde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swayde is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (38) vs (6) Wee
Swayde stands and throws Wee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (41) vs (6) Wee
Wee trying to remain calm as Swayde controls from the top position.
Wee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swayde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wee looks to move to half guard but instead Swayde has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (43) vs (6) Wee
Swayde controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 43 to 6.
A very excited looking Brady Swayde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Richardson clinches up against the cage.
Richardson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bergman 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.
Richardson jumps guard but Bergman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bergman to keep the fight standing.
Tobias Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Richardson.#TD#
Bergman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richardson is trying to keep an underhook but Bergman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Richardson
Bergman is looking to advance position but Richardson won't allow it.
Richardson manages to get to full guard.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass.
Richardson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Bergman has gone for a leg lock! Richardson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bergman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (2) Richardson#SUB#
Bergman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Richardson doesn't defend quickly enough and Bergman has managed to lock this one up! Can Richardson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bergman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Bergman!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Bergman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pervitin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Lauzon 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: Pervitin (0) vs (2) Lauzon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (5) Lauzon
Pervitin gets back to half guard.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon not doing much here.
Pervitin wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Lauzon seems content to control.
Pervitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauzon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (5) Lauzon
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.#T1#
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pervitin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pervitin slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Lauzon trying to control but Pervitin postures up.
Lauzon wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pervitin in particular looking to stall.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.#T4#
Pervitin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lauzon for as long as he can get away with.
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Lauzon is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Pervitin won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Pervitin controlling from the top position.
Pervitin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Pervitin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pervitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Pervitin is looking to pass into half guard but Lauzon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lauzon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (7) Lauzon
Pervitin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Pervitin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lauzon stalling.
Pervitin is looking to improve his position.
Pervitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pervitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (4) vs (7) Lauzon#T8#
Pervitin is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Pervitin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pervitin is controlling the pace.
Pervitin continues to stall.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Pervitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pervitin.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Pervitin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
Lauzon looks winded!
Pervitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lauzon 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.#T11#
Lauzon won't allow Pervitin to pass to mount.
Pervitin controlling the action here.#T12#
Further stalling from Pervitin.
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pervitin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pervitin continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Lauzon trying to control from the bottom.
Pervitin is looking to advance position but Lauzon won't allow it.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lauzon's thigh. Lauzon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Pervitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauzon wins on points by 7 to 4.
Our winner, Ben Lauzon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Williams has control of Leeuwenhoek's left arm, preventing Leeuwenhoek from doing any damage.
Williams keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams 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: Williams (2) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leeuwenhoek being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep Williams in close.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek 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.#T6#
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position here.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leeuwenhoek 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: Williams (2) vs (4) Leeuwenhoek#T7#
Williams is controlling Leeuwenhoek's trapped leg to prevent Leeuwenhoek from advancing to side control.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams is positioning himself well to prevent Leeuwenhoek advancing to mount.
Williams is in trouble now - Leeuwenhoek has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (2) vs (7) Leeuwenhoek#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Williams is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williams and Leeuwenhoek has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Leeuwenhoek taking a breather here.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Leeuwenhoek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #T9#
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position from side mount.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Leeuwenhoek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Williams holding on.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leeuwenhoek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Williams from improving his position.#T11#
Leeuwenhoek is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leeuwenhoek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (6) vs (7) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Williams controls the position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Williams is staying tight to Leeuwenhoek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek is being controlled here.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Williams postures up.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams taking a breather here. #T14#
Williams trying to control the action but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Williams working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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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 11 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kvakkestad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvakkestad lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvakkestad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvakkestad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvakkestad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvakkestad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (6) Kvakkestad#T1#
Hill tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Hill is trying to control Kvakkestad's posture but Kvakkestad avoids it.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Kvakkestad keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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.#T2#
Hill being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Kvakkestad controls the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvakkestad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (9) Kvakkestad#T5##SUB2#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvakkestad but great work by Hill. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (6) vs (9) Kvakkestad
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kvakkestad's legs.
Kvakkestad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad gets back to full guard.
Kvakkestad has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Hill won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kvakkestad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (11) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Kvakkestad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kvakkestad rolls with it to try and escape but Hill cranks on the arm and Kvakkestad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill! |
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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 18 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kane tries to clinch there but Norman circles away.
Norman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Norman wants the takedown. Kane is fighting it off but Norman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kane's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Kane
Norman stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
Norman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kane for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Kane
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is staying tight to Kane's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Norman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Norman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Kane tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman controls the position from side control.
Norman working away.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Kane seems a little lost for a moment, as Norman dominates the positioning.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Kane keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Norman 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 Kane's shoulder. That is not cool.
Norman working away.
Kane being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Norman is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.
Norman content to control rather than advance.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Norman passes into side control, despite Kane's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Kane
Norman controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
Kane is being controlled here. #T6#
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Kane is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Norman takes a little break here. Kane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman trying to control the position but Kane is working away. #T7#
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Kane is letting Norman control him for a moment.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Norman controls the position.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kane is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Norman staying calm.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane is being controlled here.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face as Norman controls the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (8) vs (2) Kane
Norman gets full guard.
Norman controlling the position.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman 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.
Kane wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Kane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kane trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. #T11#
Norman keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Norman controlling Kane's posture.
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Norman controlling Kane's posture.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Kane is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Kane wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving. #SUB#
Kane content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Norman has locked up a guillotine! Norman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kane is holding on here and Norman must be using up a lot of energy. Kane has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Norman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Norman!
A very excited looking Mark Norman 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Marlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson postures up.
#SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Marlin working a defensive guard here.
Marlin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Marlin has an active guard here but Robertson has managed to pass into half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marlin is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Robertson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Marlin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Robertson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
The referee asks Robertson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robertson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin sneaks back into half guard.
Marlin keeping hold of Robertson's head, controlling as best he can.
Marlin is trying to control but Robertson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) Robertson#T4#
Robertson trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Robertson's lack of action.
Marlin is pressing down on Robertson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Robertson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marlin 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.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (8) Robertson
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Marlin won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Marlin'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.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin'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.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Robertson trying to control the position.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin pushes down on Robertson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marlin content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #T13#
Marlin stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Robertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Ameen Robertson 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kiely takes the fight into the clinch.
Riley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiely pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Kiely gets control of Riley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kiely will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kiely is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiely trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there. #T1#
Riley content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Kiely wants to improve his position but instead Riley has moved into half guard.
Riley slows the pace down in half guard.
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kiely actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Kiely wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard but Riley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (0) vs (3) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Kiely seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Kiely tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Riley controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
It looks like Riley 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.
Kiely tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Kiely manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Kiely defends it. #T5#
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley uses his free foot to push down on Kiely's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiely. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (0) vs (6) Riley
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Kiely is controlling an arm, preventing Riley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kiely to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (0) vs (9) Riley
Riley is hanging on to Kiely's back as he tries to escape.
Kiely breaks Riley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (9) Riley
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Riley holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Riley has his foot on Kiely's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiely works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Kiely trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley pulls Kiely in to control the position.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Kiely passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riley.
Riley trying to keep a closed guard but Kiely is proving a slippery customer.
Kiely preventing the sweep.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley pulls Kiely in close to prevent any damage.
Riley trying to keep a closed guard but Kiely is proving a slippery customer.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Kiely forces his way into half guard.
Kiely wants to advance to full mount but Riley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Kiely is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (13) Riley
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
Kiely is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kiely tries to reverse the position but Riley maintains control.
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kiely tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (2) vs (16) Riley
Riley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kiely is really stuck here.
Riley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kiely's body.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kiely rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
#T12#
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.
More stalling from Riley.#T13#
Kiely rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
Riley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kiely's body.
Kiely can't escape the position.
#T14#
Riley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kiely trying to control the hands but Riley breaks the grip.
Riley controlling from the back.
Riley with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Riley controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley is trying to stick to Kiely's back but Kiely is turning into Riley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kiely. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (16) Riley
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 16 to 4.
After winning the bout, Billy Riley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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