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Pitbull XXXIX 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ubereem clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ubereem pulls guard.
Ubereem controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ubereem working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Shimada works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (3) vs (0) Ubereem
Shimada prevents Ubereem from getting the reversal.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for subs off his back but Shimada has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Shimada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubereem is just riding it out for now. Shimada eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Ubereem trying to control here.
Shimada is trying to control. Ubereem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shimada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#T3#
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shimada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shimada uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (6) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shimada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Shimada is working to tighten his grip on Ubereem's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ubereem has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shimada is really squeezing tight and eventually Ubereem passes out! Shimada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuki Shimada! |
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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 10 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jung Yu Sin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Swayde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yu Sin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Swayde is in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (0) Yu Sin
Swayde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yu Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swayde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Yu Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swayde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swayde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Yu Sin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Swayde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yu Sin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swayde preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking for a triangle but Swayde pushes his legs off easily.
Yu Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu Sin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swayde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yu Sin wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but instead Swayde has moved into half guard.
Yu Sin is looking to improve his position.
Swayde controlling the pace.
Yu Sin is looking to improve his position.
Yu Sin manages to get to full guard.
Swayde preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Yu Sin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Swayde stacks Yu Sin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Swayde! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (0) Yu Sin
Swayde 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 Yu Sin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yu Sin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yu Sin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yu Sin is looking for a sweep. Swayde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Swayde trying to mount his opponent but Yu Sin defends it.
Yu Sin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swayde has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (8) vs (0) Yu Sin
Yu Sin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yu Sin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swayde pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Swayde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yu Sin is looking for a sweep. Swayde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swayde has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (11) vs (0) Yu Sin
Swayde controlling from the full mount.
Swayde prevents Yu Sin from getting the reversal.
Swayde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yu Sin stops Swayde from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Swayde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yu Sin is looking to escape.
Yu Sin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swayde controlling the pace for now.
Yu Sin can't escape the position.
Swayde manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yu Sin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (14) vs (0) Yu Sin
Yu Sin rolls, trying to escape but Swayde keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Yu Sin right now.
#SUB#
Swayde working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Swayde has the hooks in. Yu Sin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Swayde.
Yu Sin staying busy and making it hard for Swayde to control.
Yu Sin tries to escape but Swayde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swayde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Yu Sin right now.
#T8#
Swayde biding his time, controlling Yu Sin.
Yu Sin is trying to break free.
Swayde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Swayde controlling well, preventing Yu Sin from escaping the position.
Good control from Swayde.
Yu Sin can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Yu Sin right now.
Swayde keeps control of the position as Yu Sin tries to break free.
#T9#
Swayde controls the action.
Yu Sin tries to roll but Swayde sticks to his back.
Swayde trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yu Sin doesn't escape.
Yu Sin tries to escape but Swayde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yu Sin is still trying to improve position.
Yu Sin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10##SUB#
Swayde is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yu Sin tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Yu Sin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Yu Sin looks winded!
Swayde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Swayde'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.
Yu Sin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Swayde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yu Sin.
Yu Sin breaks Swayde's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (14) vs (2) Yu Sin
Swayde 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: Swayde (16) vs (2) Yu Sin
Yu Sin wants to hit a sweep here but Swayde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yu Sin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (19) vs (2) Yu Sin
Swayde controlling the pace for now.
Yu Sin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swayde controlling from the full mount.
Yu Sin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Yu Sin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swayde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yu Sin tries to improve his position but instead Swayde has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (22) vs (2) Yu Sin
You can see the frustration on Yu Sin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Swayde biding his time, controlling Yu Sin.
Yu Sin wants to escape the position.
#T14#
I would not like to be Yu Sin right now.
Yu Sin can't escape the position.
Swayde keeps control of the position easily here as Yu Sin tries to buck him off.
Swayde keeps control of the position as Yu Sin tries to break free.
Swayde controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yu Sin tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek drives through and clinches with Kyrvänsyylä against the cage.
#TD#
Kyrvänsyylä decides to pull guard.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeuwenhoek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Kyrvänsyylä wants to sweep here but Leeuwenhoek controlling him for the moment.
Leeuwenhoek's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leeuwenhoek controls the pace.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.
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.#T1##SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leeuwenhoek has picked Kyrvänsyylä up and slammed him! Kyrvänsyylä can't keep hold of the triangle and Leeuwenhoek manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (0) vs (3) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyrvänsyylä (0) vs (5) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek prevents Kyrvänsyylä from getting the reversal.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is having none of it. #T2#
Leeuwenhoek prevents Kyrvänsyylä from getting the reversal.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard here to advance position.
Kyrvänsyylä is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek is controlling well.
Leeuwenhoek works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (0) vs (8) Leeuwenhoek#T3#
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Kyrvänsyylä is squirming around nicely.
Leeuwenhoek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek mounts Kyrvänsyylä! Really nice guard pass there!
Kyrvänsyylä can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Kyrvänsyylä really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leeuwenhoek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyrvänsyylä 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: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (8) Leeuwenhoek
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position.
Kyrvänsyylä passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (5) vs (8) Leeuwenhoek#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass to full mount but Leeuwenhoek defends it.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to free his trapped foot but Leeuwenhoek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyrvänsyylä passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leeuwenhoek! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (8) Leeuwenhoek#T7#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to take his opponent's back but Leeuwenhoek doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to secure an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek defends it well. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Leeuwenhoek turns into him and now he's in Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (10) Leeuwenhoek
Kyrvänsyylä keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
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.#T8##SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä has an active guard here but Leeuwenhoek has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyrvänsyylä knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyrvänsyylä moves into full guard.
Leeuwenhoek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (13) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Leeuwenhoek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.
Kyrvänsyylä is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Leeuwenhoek works to advance to full mount. Kyrvänsyylä defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (15) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Kyrvänsyylä is squirming around nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Kyrvänsyylä working to try and regain half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä regains half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here.
Kyrvänsyylä gets full guard.#T11##SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä has an active guard here but Leeuwenhoek has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Leeuwenhoek keeps him under control.
Leeuwenhoek passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (18) Leeuwenhoek
Kyrvänsyylä can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kyrvänsyylä has given up his back here. Will Leeuwenhoek look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (21) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position as Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leeuwenhoek controlling the positon.
It looks like Leeuwenhoek 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.
Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position as Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the back.#T13#
Kyrvänsyylä is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kyrvänsyylä knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kyrvänsyylä for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kyrvänsyylä has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping busy.
Kyrvänsyylä is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Kyrvänsyylä rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leeuwenhoek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyrvänsyylä makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyrvänsyylä.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyrvänsyylä, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeuwenhoek is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek wins on points by 21 to 8. |
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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 6 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
Hill is working for takedown but Bergman is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Hill pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Hill
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Hill
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Bergman trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Bergman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Hill pushing down on Bergman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hill has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bergman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hill is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bergman pulls down on the head and he's put Hill to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solomon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solomon holds on and takes a little breather.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. #T1#
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Taylor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon is controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet. #T5#
Solomon is trying to hold Taylor in close to prevent damage but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well. #T6#
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon manages to get to full guard.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taylor is now in half guard. #T7#
Solomon moves into full guard.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon wants to hit a sweep here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solomon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (5) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T9#
Taylor is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solomon is looking to escape.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Solomon tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Solomon tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away. #T11#
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Solomon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Solomon is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (8) vs (0) Solomon
Taylor controls the action.
Solomon tries to break free.
#T13#
What can Solomon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Solomon wants to escape the position.
Taylor is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (8) vs (2) Solomon
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Taylor pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Colby Taylor 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 6 wins and 12 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kiely clinches. #TD#
Lauzon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kiely uses from the top position.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (0) vs (3) Kiely
Lauzon's coaches at Grapple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lauzon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiely with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is trying to control. Lauzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Kiely is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lauzon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely 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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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 8 wins and 8 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kvakkestad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Kvakkestad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Kvakkestad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T1#
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson 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.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Kvakkestad passes into half guard.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Robertson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson moves into full guard.
#T2#
Robertson managing to control the position.
Robertson 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: Robertson (4) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Robertson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a triangle here but Robertson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (7) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (9) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T3#
Kvakkestad is trying to escape the mount.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Kvakkestad can't escape the position.
Robertson wants to control the action but instead Kvakkestad gets a body lock and reverses into Robertson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (9) vs (4) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.#T4#
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvakkestad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (11) vs (4) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Kvakkestad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Kvakkestad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Kvakkestad 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: Robertson (11) vs (6) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (11) vs (9) Kvakkestad
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvakkestad but great work by Robertson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robertson (15) vs (9) Kvakkestad#T6#
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Kvakkestad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvakkestad moves into full guard.
#T7#
Robertson wants to control from the top but Kvakkestad keeps moving.
Kvakkestad wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
Robertson prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvakkestad keeps working. #T8#
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvakkestad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kvakkestad is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Kvakkestad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Robertson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (18) vs (9) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvakkestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Robertson tries to control but Kvakkestad wriggling away.
Kvakkestad tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvakkestad is looking to escape.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kvakkestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robertson (18) vs (13) Kvakkestad#T10##SUB2#
Kvakkestad tightening his grip on Robertson, looking for the choke.
Kvakkestad controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Robertson escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (20) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Robertson prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Kvakkestad keeping control of the position. #T11#
Kvakkestad is trying to control but can't.
Kvakkestad tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Kvakkestad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.#T12#
Kvakkestad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Kvakkestad won't allow it. #T13#
Kvakkestad wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvakkestad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvakkestad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kvakkestad is trying to control but Robertson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (23) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Robertson wants to control but Kvakkestad is keeping him busy. #T14#
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
Robertson gets to mount! Kvakkestad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (25) vs (13) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
Ameen Robertson 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson fails to land the takedown.
Keil wants to counter with a clinch but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keil circles away.
Farquharson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keil tries to avoid it but Farquharson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keil to the ground. Keil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Keil
Keil tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Keil 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
#T1#
Keil wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Keil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keil wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
Keil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farquharson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farquharson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Keil#SUB2#
Farquharson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Farquharson is trying to break free.
Farquharson turns into Keil and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Keil#T2##SUB2#
Keil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Farquharson stacks Keil on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Farquharson! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (4) Keil
Keil stops Farquharson from passing to mount.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Farquharson has hold of Keil's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Keil seems comfortable defending it but Farquharson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Keil is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Keil is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Farquharson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamish Farquharson!
After winning the bout, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 7 wins and 7 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Marlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kane is trying to trip Marlin. He has hold of a leg but Marlin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kane persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Marlin
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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 is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Marlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin looking to control.
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marlin controlling the position.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Marlin pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kane won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #T4#
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Kane trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane being controlled here momentarily.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Kane wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #T7#
Marlin keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane postures up.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T8#
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kane forces his way into half guard.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kane tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #T9##SUB#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Kane prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kane looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin is controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin has Kane pulled in close to control his posture.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T12##SUB2#
Kane lying in Marlin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Marlin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kane taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
Striped Marlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
McCoy drives through and clinches with Norman against the cage.
#TD#
McCoy has clasped his hands together around Norman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCoy (4) vs (0) Norman
Norman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy continues to stall.#T1#
Norman struggling a bit here.
Norman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Norman
Norman stalling. #T2#
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCoy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCoy is looking to control Norman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?#T3#
McCoy won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
McCoy keeping hold of Norman's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.#T4#
McCoy tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
McCoy trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
Well, if Norman 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#
Norman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norman wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position. #T5#
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCoy is controlling Norman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Norman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Norman wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position.
McCoy trying to control but Norman postures up.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCoy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Norman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (4) vs (5) Norman
McCoy can't escape the position.
Norman content just to control the position here. #T9#
Norman wants to take McCoy's back but he can't do it this time.
Norman controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy stops Norman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (4) vs (8) Norman#T11#
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCoy's body.
#T12#
Norman is trying to stick to McCoy's back but McCoy is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCoy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (8) Norman
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass. #T13#
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman trying to control the position here.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet. #T14#
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 8 to 6.
Mark Norman is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mark Norman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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