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Grappling Hype -22- 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bone Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Aalto clinches with his opponent.
Aalto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Breaker to keep the fight standing.
Breaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aalto.
Breaker stops a takedown attempt from Aalto.
Bone Breaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Aalto tries for a takedown but Breaker manages to get underhooks.
Aalto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breaker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Aalto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Aalto
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
Breaker is controlling Aalto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard but Aalto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Aalto
Breaker working to try and regain half guard.
Breaker tries to hold on but Aalto postures up.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker holds on for dear life.#T2#
Breaker regains half guard.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Breaker'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Breaker.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (5) Aalto
Aalto trying to control the position.
Aalto 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#
Aalto is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Breaker forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Breaker passes into side control, despite Aalto's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (5) Aalto
Aalto sneaks back into half guard.
Aalto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aalto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aalto keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
Breaker postures up.
Aalto working a defensive guard but Breaker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (8) vs (5) Aalto#T5#
Breaker has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (10) vs (5) Aalto
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Aalto tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aalto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Breaker content just to control the position here.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Breaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aalto 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: Breaker (10) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Breaker wants to hit a sweep here but Aalto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Breaker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (10) vs (10) Aalto
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Breaker controlling the position for now.
Aalto prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T8#
Breaker is looking to control Aalto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Aalto trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T9#
Aalto being controlled here momentarily.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aalto passes Breaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Breaker is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (14) vs (10) Aalto
Breaker is riding his opponent, not letting Aalto buck him off.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
Aalto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Breaker.
#T10#
Breaker has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Breaker is not going to allow Aalto to sit and survive in this position.
Breaker controlling the position well here. Aalto rolled but Breaker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for the RNC. #T11#
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Breaker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aalto's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker not allowing Aalto to control his hands. #SUB#
Aalto showing good submission defense here.
Aalto is really stuck here.
#T12#
Aalto is still trying to improve position.
Aalto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Breaker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Breaker is not going to allow Aalto to sit and survive in this position.
Aalto tries to roll but Breaker sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Aalto right now.
Further stalling from Breaker.
Breaker has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13##SUB#
Aalto is trying to roll into a better position but Breaker has get a rear naked choke and Aalto is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bone Breaker!
In his post fight interview, Bone Breaker gave a big smile as he said 'Chupa meu pau seus Otários'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails with a takedown attempt.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Utsecks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Utsecks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Utsecks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Utsecks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utsecks shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utsecks wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (3) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to buck Utsecks off but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Utsecks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Utsecks is trying to control here but Jackson has managed to regain half guard.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Utsecks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Utsecks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Utsecks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (11) vs (0) Jackson#T5#
Jackson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Utsecks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to roll but Utsecks sticks to his back.
#T6#
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
#T7##SUB#
Utsecks tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Utsecks is trying to control but Jackson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Utsecks has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off. #T8#
Utsecks has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Utsecks to control.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Utsecks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Utsecks wants to control the position but Jackson frees himself and scrambles - Utsecks manages to regain control in side control.
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Utsecks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (16) vs (0) Jackson#SUB#
Jackson tries to improve his position but Utsecks has taken his back! Utsecks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Utsecks pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
A relieved looking Gabe Utsecks 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ciro Tavernelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chikorita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavernelli (0) vs (2) Chikorita
Tavernelli wants to improve his position but Chikorita is controlling well.
Tavernelli is not content to let Chikorita control the position.
Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chikorita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavernelli is just riding it out for now. Chikorita eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tavernelli is working hard here to advance position.
Tavernelli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Tavernelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage.
Tavernelli is trying to maintain the position but Chikorita is very close to passing his half guard.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chikorita is pressing down on Tavernelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tavernelli is holding on for now.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Chikorita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chikorita prevents Tavernelli from improving his position.#SUB#
Tavernelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chikorita is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavernelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chikorita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Chikorita working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tavernelli's thigh. Tavernelli counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tavernelli 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.
Chikorita is pushing down on Tavernelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tavernelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Chikorita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tavernelli wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tavernelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikorita pulls his head out easily.
Tavernelli trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Chikorita seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavernelli wants to improve his position but Chikorita is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Tavernelli makes his way to full guard, as Chikorita worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Tavernelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chikorita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chikorita trying to control but Tavernelli is working from the bottom. #T5#
Tavernelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tavernelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chikorita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chikorita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chikorita won't allow Tavernelli to sweep him here.
Chikorita trying to control but Tavernelli is working from the bottom.
Tavernelli controls Chikorita momentarily but Chikorita frees himself.
Tavernelli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chikorita puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Tavernelli is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Chikorita has latched onto it... Big trouble! Chikorita pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tavernelli is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Chikorita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Chikorita! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McWrestler has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dennison jumps guard.
#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McWrestler passes into half guard.
McWrestler trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by McWrestler.
#SUB#
Dennison with the active half guard here but McWrestler passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (3) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McWrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dennison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy.
McWrestler stalling. #T2##SUB2#
McWrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Dennison defends the submission attempt.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
Dennison is positioning himself well to prevent McWrestler advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dennison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler pushes down on Dennison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position.
McWrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dennison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McWrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Dennison is defending well.
Dennison is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennison avoid being mounted?
Dennison is staying active underneath McWrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McWrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
McWrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
McWrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McWrestler is working for a kimura but Dennison is defending it quite comfortably.
Dennison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dennison trying to control the position.
#T5##SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dennison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McWrestler has picked Dennison up and slammed him! Dennison can't keep hold of the triangle and McWrestler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (6) McWrestler
Dennison trying his best to control but McWrestler has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dennison (0) vs (8) McWrestler
McWrestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
McWrestler trying to control but Dennison is having none of it. #SUB2#
McWrestler has control of Dennison's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dennison regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McWrestler trying to control but Dennison is having none of it. #T6#
Dennison tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison is squirming around, avoiding McWrestler's attempts to control the action.
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler trying to control but Dennison is having none of it. #SUB2#
McWrestler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dennison is surviving well by controlling McWrestler's body position as best he can.
Dennison tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away. #T7##SUB2#
McWrestler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McWrestler prevents Dennison from getting the reversal.
Dennison tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
McWrestler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McWrestler tries to control but Dennison wriggling away. #T8#
Dennison is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
Dennison tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by McWrestler.
#SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but Dennison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWrestler to get the leverage.
Dennison is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
McWrestler is keen to just control but Dennison is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McWrestler 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.
#SUB#
Dennison with the active half guard here but McWrestler passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (0) vs (11) McWrestler#T11#
Dennison is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Dennison is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennison keeps working.
Dennison stops McWrestler from passing to mount.
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler postures up.
Dennison tries to buck McWrestler off but McWrestler is having none of it.#T12##SUB2#
McWrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dennison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennison tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McWrestler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dennison (0) vs (13) McWrestler
McWrestler trying to control but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler tries to control but Dennison wriggling away. #T13#
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Dennison to control.
McWrestler wants to control the pace but Dennison is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
McWrestler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
McWrestler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Dennison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dennison and McWrestler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
McWrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dennison can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Dennison manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McWrestler. #SUB#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennison controlling the position.
Dennison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McWrestler trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
McWrestler wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Borges!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St. Georges is defended easily by Borges.
Borges with the counter takedown but St. Georges avoids it easily.#TD#
St. Georges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borges to the mat! Borges manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Borges
Borges trying to keep a closed guard but St. Georges is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges controlling the position.
Borges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.
Borges working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borges swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Borges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borges is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Borges pulls St. Georges in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borges trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Borges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St. Georges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #T3#
St. Georges content to stall in guard here.
St. Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St. Georges'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.#SUB2#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St. Georges controlling from the top position. #T4#
Further stalling from St. Georges.#SUB2#
Borges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St. Georges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Borges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Georges defends well.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Borges is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
St. Georges content to stall in guard here.
Borges controls St. Georges momentarily but St. Georges frees himself. #SUB2#
Borges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Georges defends well.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.#T6#
Borges is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
#SUB2#
Borges is looking for a triangle here but St. Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Borges
Borges is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
St. Georges controls the position.
St. Georges moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (7) vs (0) Borges#T7#
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Borges is in all sorts of trouble here.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Borges to control.#T8#
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
Borges wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.#T9#
St. Georges tries to control but Borges wriggling away.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Borges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borges tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borges working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borges for as long as he can get away with.
Borges is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by St. Georges.
Borges is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
St. Georges continues to stall.
Borges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Borges is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from St. Georges.
Borges tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borges is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borges tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.#T14#
Borges is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
Borges regains half guard.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Borges is defending the position.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borges tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Christine St. Georges 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 62 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Darongo rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Darongo pulls Sulvar into guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving.
Darongo is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Sulvar trying to control but Darongo is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar won't allow Darongo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darongo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sulvar has Darongo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Darongo#T1#
Sulvar has control of Darongo's left arm, preventing Darongo from doing any damage.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Darongo postures up.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sulvar controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Sulvar pulls Darongo in close to his closed guard and prevents Darongo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar continues to stall.
Darongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Darongo won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Sulvar is controlling Darongo's posture.
Darongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Darongo postures up.
Sulvar seems keen to control Darongo's posture.
Sulvar controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Sulvar pulls Darongo in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Darongo is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar is controlling Darongo's posture.#T5#
More hug and hope from Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to control the position but Darongo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Darongo postures up.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar is controlling Darongo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar wants to control but Darongo is keeping busy.
Sulvar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar keeping hold of Darongo's head, controlling as best he can.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Darongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar is really struggling to control Darongo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar seems keen to control Darongo's posture.#T8#
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar controlling Darongo's posture.
Sulvar is trying to keep Darongo in close.
Sulvar has control of Darongo's left arm, preventing Darongo from doing any damage.
Sulvar looking to control.
Darongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Darongo postures up. #T10#
Sulvar wants to control the position but Darongo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darongo is working away from the top position though.
Darongo controlling the action here.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darongo is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here. #T11#
Sulvar is trying to control but Darongo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Darongo
Sulvar tries to hold on but Darongo postures up.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Darongo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Sulvar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darongo is working away from the top position though.
Darongo passes into side control, despite Sulvar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (8) Darongo#T13#
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar tries to control but Darongo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (0) vs (11) Darongo
Sulvar trying to control the position but Darongo manages to sink in the hooks.
Sulvar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Darongo avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Darongo keeps control of the position easily here as Sulvar tries to buck him off.
Darongo gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Darongo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sulvar is holding onto Darongo's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Darongo gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to break free.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Darongo breaks the grip.
Darongo is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Ronan Darongo 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Dolton back into the cage.
Dolton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Dolton is working for takedown but Sullivan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dolton prevents it.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dolton walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Dolton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dolton has clasped his hands together around Sullivan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sullivan (0) vs (4) Dolton
Sullivan 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.
Dolton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dolton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan trying to remain calm as Dolton controls from the top position.
Dolton trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Dolton staying calm.
Sullivan is not content to let Dolton control the position.
Sullivan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dolton tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
My spies in Xanjutsu inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sullivan is trying to control but Dolton manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (7) Dolton#SUB2#
Dolton has control of Sullivan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sullivan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan is just holding on here. Dolton manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sullivan (0) vs (10) Dolton#T3##SUB2#
Dolton is cranking Sullivan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sullivan! He's tightened the choke and Sullivan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Dolton!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Dolton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Crewe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grumblegut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Grumblegut gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Crewe
Grumblegut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crewe wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crewe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumblegut passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (5) vs (0) Crewe
Grumblegut prevents Crewe from getting the reversal.
Crewe wants to control but Grumblegut is having none of it.
Grumblegut wants to take his opponent's back but instead Crewe manages to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crewe is doing well to control the position and prevent Grumblegut from advancing to side control.
Crewe is trying to control but can't.
Grumblegut passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (8) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe regains half guard.
Crewe is trying to maintain the position but Grumblegut is very close to passing his half guard.
Crewe wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crewe is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Crewe is looking to control Grumblegut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crewe keeping hold of Grumblegut's head, controlling as best he can.
Crewe is pressing down on Grumblegut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Crewe working for a triangle but Grumblegut defends it easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut 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. #T3#
Crewe controls Grumblegut momentarily but Grumblegut frees himself. #SUB#
Grumblegut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crewe is trying to control the position but Grumblegut postures up.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grumblegut (8) vs (4) Crewe
Grumblegut prevents Crewe from improving position.
Grumblegut is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grumblegut is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Grumblegut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut is looking for a sweep. Crewe 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.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Grumblegut is defending the position. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for subs from the bottom but Crewe mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (8) vs (7) Crewe
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Crewe prevents Grumblegut from getting the reversal.#T5#
Crewe fails to advance to Grumblegut's back.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Grumblegut is squirming around nicely.
Grumblegut has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grumblegut (8) vs (10) Crewe
Crewe doesn't have the hooks in and Grumblegut manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (10) vs (10) Crewe
Grumblegut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crewe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
Grumblegut is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crewe reverses the position - he's now on top in Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (10) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Crewe pushing down on Grumblegut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grumblegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Crewe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grumblegut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crewe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grumblegut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Grumblegut is defending well.
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Grumblegut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crewe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Grumblegut won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grumblegut wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crewe controlling the action here. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grumblegut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grumblegut.#T9##SUB#
Crewe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grumblegut to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Crewe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grumblegut pulls down on the head and he's put Crewe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
Koks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macallan is keeping the position for now.
Koks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macallan is refusing to be controlled, as Koks sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Koks stalling.
Koks is just content to waste time from the top position. Macallan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koks looking to sit in guard and control but Macallan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Macallan
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks controls Macallan momentarily but Macallan frees himself. #T2#
Koks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks working a defensive guard but Macallan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (5) Macallan
Koks looks to move to half guard but instead Macallan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (2) vs (7) Macallan
Koks is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Macallan content just to control the position here.
Koks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Koks tries to lock up and control but Macallan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macallan prevents Koks from getting the reversal.
Koks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koks is looking to get back to full guard here but Macallan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (10) Macallan
Koks is trying to control Macallan's posture but Macallan avoids it.
Koks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koks wants to improve his position but Macallan is controlling well.
#T5#
Koks trying to hold on to Macallan's head to control him but Macallan postures up.
Koks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macallan preventing the sweep.
Koks being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (13) Macallan#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Koks tries to buck Macallan off but Macallan is having none of it.
Koks regains half guard.
Koks is trying to maintain the position but Macallan is very close to passing his half guard.
Koks gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Macallan 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.
Koks looking for a sweep. Not yet Koks, not yet.
Macallan looking to pass the guard.
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koks keeping full guard, as Macallan tries to pass. #T8#
Koks is trying to keep Macallan in close.
Koks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (16) Macallan
Koks looking for a sweep but Macallan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (2) vs (18) Macallan
Koks wants to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan trying to control but Koks is having none of it. #T9#
Koks is trying to escape the mount.
Koks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macallan content to control rather than advance.
Koks trying to control here.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koks pulls Macallan in to control the position.
Koks 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: Koks (4) vs (18) Macallan
Koks not doing much here.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Koks has control of the leg. #T11#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macallan keeps working.
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Koks is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.
Koks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macallan is trying is best to control the position here.
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macallan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Koks is trying to control the action in half guard but Macallan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
Koks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (7) vs (18) Macallan
Koks moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (18) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koks's arms.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Macallan prevents Koks from taking his back.#SUB#
Koks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macallan is now in Koks's guard. A big mistake from Koks there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (20) Macallan
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 20 to 10.
A victorious Dram Macallan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Engine dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (0) vs (2) Engine
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Engine is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Engine to get the leverage.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine preventing the sweep.
Man has his hands on Engine's head, controlling the position.
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controls Engine momentarily but Engine frees himself. #T1#
Engine controlling from the top position.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine slips nicely into half guard.
Engine tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Engine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Man's thigh. Man counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Engine passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (0) vs (5) Engine
Engine trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Engine trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Engine moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Man (0) vs (7) Engine#T4#
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Man tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Man 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.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Engine in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Man wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Engine is stalling here. Man is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Engine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Man has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Man (4) vs (7) Engine
Man trying to control the position but Engine is working away. #T6##SUB#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Engine is defending well.
Man is staying tight to Engine's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Engine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Engine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Engine! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (4) vs (9) Engine#T7#
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine content to control rather than advance.
Engine is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Engine controlling the pace.
Man is pressing down on Engine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Engine postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man trying to control the position.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man pulls Engine in close to his closed guard and prevents Engine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Engine passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Engine passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (12) Engine
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is controlling an arm, preventing Engine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Man 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.
Man trying to hold on to Engine's head to control him but Engine postures up.
#T10#
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine slows the pace down in half guard.
Man trying to control but Engine postures up.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Engine is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now. #T11#
Engine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Engine wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Engine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Well, if Engine 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.
#T12#
Man is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Engine seems content to control.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (15) Engine
Engine tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Engine controlling the position.
Man is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Man is not content to let Engine control the position.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Engine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Engine's best efforts.
Well, if Engine 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.
Man is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Man is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Engine not doing much here.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man gets back to full guard.
Man is trying to keep Engine in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 15 to 4.
Thomas Engine is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Thomas Engine 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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