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Pitbull XLVI 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 6 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Pervitin pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pervitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
Ryan trying to control but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Ryan is looking to control Pervitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?#T1#
Pervitin not doing much here.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Pervitin has control of the leg.
Pervitin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pervitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ryan's thigh. Ryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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. #T2#
Pervitin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Pervitin controlling him for the moment.
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin not doing much here.
#T3#
Pervitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Pervitin seems content to control.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pervitin 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.
Pervitin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
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.#T5#
Ryan wants to control but Pervitin is keeping busy.
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan pulls Pervitin in close to his closed guard and prevents Pervitin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pervitin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin is stalling in the full guard.
Pervitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin not doing much here.
Pervitin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Ryan trying to hold on to Pervitin's head to control him but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin is controlling the pace.
Ryan is in trouble now - Pervitin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (5) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin controlling from mount. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pervitin.
Pervitin continues to stall.
Ryan has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (8) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin biding his time, looking for the opening.
More hug and hope from Pervitin.#T9#
Pervitin continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
Ryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pervitin.
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
Pervitin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Pervitin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Good control from Pervitin.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
#T11#
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pervitin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Pervitin controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Pervitin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Further stalling from Pervitin.#T13#
Ryan tries to escape but Pervitin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pervitin 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.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan breaks Pervitin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (8) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Pervitin is trying to keep Ryan in close.
#T14#
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (10) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.
Pervitin passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pervitin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Pervitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pervitin takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Mr Pervitin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mateo Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solomon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wolfe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wolfe working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Solomon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolfe wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy.
#T1#
Wolfe is in trouble now - Solomon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Solomon'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.
Wolfe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Wolfe has given up his back here. Will Solomon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (8) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Solomon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Solomon keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
Wolfe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Solomon.
Wolfe turns into Solomon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (8) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon pulls Wolfe in to control the position.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (10) vs (2) Wolfe#T4#
Wolfe wants to hit a sweep here but Solomon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolfe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (13) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfe is still trying to improve position.
Solomon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Wolfe regains half guard.
Solomon is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Wolfe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolfe is looking to sweep but instead, Solomon has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Wolfe trying to get back to full guard but Solomon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (16) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Wolfe is looking to get back to full guard here but Solomon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (19) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7##SUB#
Solomon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solomon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solomon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (21) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe gets back to half guard.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
Solomon is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg. #T8#
Wolfe gets full guard.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Solomon pushes his legs off easily.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Wolfe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solomon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (24) vs (2) Wolfe#T9#
Wolfe tries to improve his position but instead Solomon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (27) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolfe's body.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
Solomon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon has good solid back control here. #T10#
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solomon avoiding Wolfe 's attempts to control his hands.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Wolfe trying to control the position but Solomon manages to sink in the hooks.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Good control from Solomon.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
What can Wolfe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wolfe tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wolfe for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
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.
#SUB#
Wolfe has hold of Solomon's leg, trying to break free but it's let Solomon lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wolfe is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Solomon throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon!
After the fight, Zekariays Solomon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Peressanggenna Nubuna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aydin Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nubuna 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.
Wolfe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolfe tries to pull guard but Nubuna holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolfe drops back down to his feet.
Wolfe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nubuna walks away with a smile on his face. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peressanggenna Nubuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aydin Wolfe.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nubuna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfe prevents it.
#TD2#
Wolfe drags the fight down to the ground.
Nubuna wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nubuna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nubuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Nubuna tries to pass. #T1#
Nubuna is working hard here to advance position.
Nubuna pushing down on Wolfe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Nubuna 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nubuna in particular looking to stall.
Nubuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wolfe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nubuna wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nubuna is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wolfe working for a triangle but Nubuna defends it easily.
Nubuna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nubuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nubuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nubuna wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
Nubuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nubuna is one step ahead there.
Nubuna passes Wolfe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nubuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nubuna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nubuna (3) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Nubuna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wolfe wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nubuna has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wolfe's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wolfe is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nubuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peressanggenna Nubuna!
Peressanggenna Nubuna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Richardson darts in and clinches Benoit up against the cage.
Richardson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Richardson pulls Benoit into guard.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage.
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richardson keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Benoit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richardson reverses the position - he's now on top in Benoit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Richardson 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.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Richardson trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Richardson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Benoit. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Benoit trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit 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: Richardson (5) vs (2) Benoit
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Richardson defends it.
Benoit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson stops Benoit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richardson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (7) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Benoit has his foot on Richardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle here but Richardson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (10) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Richardson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (12) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benoit is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Richardson avoids the attempt from Benoit to control.
Richardson looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit gets back to half guard.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard. #T13#
Benoit trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (15) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Benoit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (18) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson is not going to allow Benoit to sit and survive in this position.
Benoit turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (18) vs (7) Benoit
Benoit is looking to pass into half guard but Richardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richardson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (20) vs (7) Benoit
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Benoit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richardson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (23) vs (7) Benoit
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ji Hun Wee!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Swayde closes the distance and clinches up with Wee, looking for a takedown. Swayde pushes Wee against the cage but Wee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Wee drives through with a takedown into Swayde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (0) vs (2) Wee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swayde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (2) Wee
Swayde stopping the sweep attempt from Wee.
Swayde postures up.
Wee is controlling Swayde's posture.
Swayde trying to control but Wee is working from the bottom.
Swayde stopping the sweep attempt from Wee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Primal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Swayde stopping the sweep attempt from Wee.#T1#
Swayde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Swayde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swayde has managed to get both his arms back between Wee's legs - danger averted.
Swayde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wee looking to control.
#T2#
Swayde wants to control from the top but Wee keeps moving.
Wee controls Swayde momentarily but Swayde frees himself.
Wee wants to control the position but Swayde says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wee keeping full guard, as Swayde tries to pass.
Wee trying to control the position.
#T3#
Swayde stopping the sweep attempt from Wee.
Wee has Swayde pulled in close to control his posture.
Wee keeping moving, preventing Swayde from controlling successfully.
Wee trying to control the position.
Wee pulls Swayde in close to his closed guard and prevents Swayde from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swayde advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wee wants to get back to full guard.
Swayde works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (2) Wee
Wee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wee keeps trying to improve his position.
Swayde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Swayde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swayde avoids the attempt from Wee to control.
Swayde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Wee wants to control but Swayde is having none of it.
Wee is trying to escape the mount.
Swayde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wee prevents Swayde from taking his back.
Wee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Swayde controlling the position easily from mount.
Wee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swayde controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Swayde avoids the attempt from Wee to control.
Swayde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wee is working to get back to half guard.
Swayde tries to control but Wee wriggling away.
Wee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Wee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Wee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wee is still trying to improve position.
Wee trying to hold on to Swayde's head to control him but Swayde postures up.
Wee is looking for a sweep. Swayde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Swayde slows the pace down in half guard.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.
Wee moves into full guard.
Swayde sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Swayde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swayde has managed to get both his arms back between Wee's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Swayde passes Wee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wee is trying to get back to full guard.
Swayde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swayde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wee keeps working. #T12#
Swayde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swayde wants to pass the guard but Wee is defending well.
Wee is looking to improve his position.
Wee trying to hold on to Swayde's head to control him but Swayde postures up.
Wee wants to improve his position but Swayde is controlling well.
#T13#
Swayde wants to pass to mount but Wee is defending the position.
Swayde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wee.
Wee controlling the position.
Swayde sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Wee wants to sweep here but Swayde controlling him for the moment.
Swayde being controlled here momentarily.
Swayde passes Wee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swayde trying to control the pace.
Wee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swayde jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (8) vs (2) Wee
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Brady Swayde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shimada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ecker defends well and Shimada ends up having to push Ecker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ecker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shimada has Ecker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ecker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ecker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (0) vs (2) Ecker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
Shimada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shimada keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker is still trying to improve position.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shimada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Shimada is keeping the position.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (2) Ecker#T3#
Shimada postures up.
Ecker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada 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.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Shimada showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ecker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (4) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Shimada has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Shimada seems content to control.
Ecker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shimada preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ecker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
Ecker is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ecker wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shimada seems to be working for a kimura but Ecker defends the submission attempt.
Ecker tries to roll over but Shimada keeps him under control.
Shimada is keen to just control but Ecker is a slippery customer.
Ecker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shimada is trying to control. Ecker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Shimada passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (7) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ecker working to try and regain half guard.
Ecker is squirming around, avoiding Shimada's attempts to control the action.
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ecker gets back to full guard.
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker managing to control the position.
Ecker working a defensive guard but Shimada manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (10) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ecker keeps working. #SUB#
Shimada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shimada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Ecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ecker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ecker is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Ecker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shimada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Shimada stalling away here and it's allowed Ecker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (10) vs (6) Ecker
Shimada is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Shimada 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Ecker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11##SUB#
Ecker looking to improve position, pressing down on Shimada's thigh with his hand. Shimada seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ecker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ecker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shimada picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cheese pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Cheese can't get the takedown.
Cheese wants a takedown.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Cheese has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheese has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cheese.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cheese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese can't get the takedown.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cheese stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cheese wants it to stay on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Cheese clinches with his opponent.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richard Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Cheese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Cheese.
Cheese has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Cheese is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Cheese wants a takedown.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheese.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Cheese has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Cheese. Cheese maintains the clinch. #T3#
Cheese tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Cheese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheese is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheese is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Cheese gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Cheese manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Cheese#T4#
Williams won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams 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.
Williams preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #T5#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams 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.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Cheese trying to control the position here. #T7#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Cheese controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Cheese trying to control the position here.
Williams is looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) Cheese#T9#
Williams looking to control.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there.
Williams looking to control.
Williams wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Cheese prevents Williams from improving his position.
Cheese content to control rather than advance.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Cheese looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Williams controlling the position.
Williams looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Williams controlling the position well.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cheese looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Cheese 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.
Cheese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Cheese from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Williams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Williams takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jack Williams gave a mention to Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 14 wins and 8 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mikheil Berishvili!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berishvili is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
Berishvili is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Berishvili.
Kiely tries for a takedown but Berishvili manages to get underhooks.
Berishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiely shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiely jumps guard but Berishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kiely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Berishvili has Kiely pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Berishvili pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kiely tumbling to the mat - Berishvili dives into Kiely's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Berishvili
Kiely 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: Kiely (2) vs (2) Berishvili
We've been hearing good reports from Kiely's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is trying to control the action in half guard but Berishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berishvili won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Berishvili felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Kiely seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Berishvili won't allow it. #SUB#
Kiely wants to work for an arm triangle but Berishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berishvili defends it well.
Berishvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Berishvili keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Berishvili is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Berishvili keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Berishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
Kiely sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving. #T4#
Kiely passes Berishvili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berishvili is controlling Kiely's trapped leg to prevent Kiely from advancing to side control.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (5) vs (2) Berishvili
Berishvili is controlling an arm, preventing Kiely from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Kiely looking for a guillotine from mount but Berishvili is having none of it.
Kiely fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
Kiely tries to control but Berishvili wriggling away.
Kiely wants to take Berishvili's back here but Berishvili is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Berishvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berishvili has given up his back. Will we see Kiely going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (8) vs (2) Berishvili
Berishvili manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiely's guard. Nice work there by Berishvili.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (8) vs (4) Berishvili#SUB#
Kiely has an active guard here but Berishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Kiely slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiely wants to hit a sweep here but Berishvili passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiely there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (7) Berishvili
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiely is trying to reverse the position but instead Berishvili has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (8) vs (10) Berishvili#T7#
Kiely is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Berishvili is looking to control Kiely but Kiely is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Berishvili has good solid back control here.
Berishvili tries to keep control of the position but Kiely is staying busy.
Kiely manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berishvili's guard. Nice work there by Kiely.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (10) Berishvili#T8#
Kiely trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berishvili manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (12) Berishvili
Kiely 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.
Berishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (10) vs (15) Berishvili
Kiely is trying to improve his position.
Kiely sneaks back into half guard.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Berishvili is controlling well.
#T9#
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (12) vs (15) Berishvili
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Berishvili is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kiely is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berishvili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Kiely stopping the sweep attempt from Berishvili.
Kiely slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kiely 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.
Berishvili controlling the position well. #T11#
Kiely is pressing down on Berishvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berishvili is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Berishvili defending well. #SUB#
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (15) vs (15) Berishvili
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Berishvili sneaks back into half guard.
Berishvili is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berishvili trying to control here.
Kiely trying to control from Berishvili's half guard. Berishvili has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kiely works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berishvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berishvili defends it well.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Berishvili is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berishvili is not content to let Kiely control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kiely gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kiely takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
Our winner, Nedser Kiely, 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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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 25 wins and 17 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norman circles away.#TD2#
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Norman
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Farquharson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Farquharson wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Farquharson is doing well to control the position and prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
Farquharson gets full guard.#T1#
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
Farquharson trying to control the position.
#T2#
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Norman wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Norman 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.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman forces his way into half guard.
Norman stalling.
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquharson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Norman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet. #T5#
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Norman#T6#
Farquharson tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Norman controlling from side mount. #T7#
Farquharson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (7) Norman
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Norman trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Norman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
Norman tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farquharson controlling the positon.#T8#
Norman rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Norman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farquharson.
#SUB#
Norman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
#T9#
Norman tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
Norman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Norman has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (7) vs (7) Norman#T10#
Farquharson is trying to stick to Norman's back but Norman is turning into Farquharson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Farquharson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (7) vs (9) Norman
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Norman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson has his hands on Norman's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Norman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farquharson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Farquharson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T12#
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (9) vs (9) Norman
Norman can't keep his opponent in guard - Farquharson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Norman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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.
#T13#
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norman wants to sweep but Farquharson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (12) vs (9) Norman#T14#
Norman is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Norman tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but Norman blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, 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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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 24 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Brown
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. #SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Brown passes McCoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a submission but McCoy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McCoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to pass McCoy's guard but actually McCoy recovers to full guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCoy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but McCoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Brown
McCoy controlling the position from side mount.
McCoy wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T3#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
McCoy prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking for subs from the bottom but McCoy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown can't escape the position.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Brown tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown 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: McCoy (11) vs (4) Brown
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
McCoy is trying to keep Brown in close.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCoy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (13) vs (4) Brown
McCoy forces his way into half guard.
McCoy prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McCoy pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (16) vs (4) Brown
McCoy controlling from the full mount. #T8#
McCoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown regains half guard.#T9#
Brown gets full guard.#SUB2#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed McCoy to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Brown is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (19) vs (4) Brown
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (22) vs (4) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
McCoy controlling from mount.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Brown regains half guard.
McCoy controlling the pace.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Brown trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (25) vs (4) Brown
Brown can't escape the position.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead McCoy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (28) vs (4) Brown#T14#
McCoy is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Brown turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (28) vs (6) Brown#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has McCoy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (30) vs (6) Brown
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 30 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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