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Pitbull XLVIII 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sparbot One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
One gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryan escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (5) Ryan
One is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (8) Ryan
One wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
One has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
One tries to improve his position but Ryan has taken his back! Ryan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will One tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ryan pushes One away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Ryan! |
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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 3 wins and 5 losses; Jayden Payne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Two!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Two has Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Payne manages to pull guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Two must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (2) vs (0) Two
Payne controlling from the top position.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne content to stall in guard here.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Two keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne content to stall in guard here.
Two seems keen to control Payne's posture.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving. #T2#
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne controlling from the top position. #T3#
Payne pushes down on Two's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne wants to advance to full mount but Two doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payne 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.
Two keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Two is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture. #T4#
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
Payne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Two has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Two 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.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne stands and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (5) vs (0) Two
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Payne tries to move to mount but Two blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Payne moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Payne (7) vs (0) Two
Two tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
Payne looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Payne controlling from mount.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape. #T9#
Two stops Payne from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Two is trying to escape the mount.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Two wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Payne controlling his opponent. #T10#
Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payne controlling the pace for now.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape.
Two gets back to half guard.
Two is not content to let Payne control the position.#T11#
Payne tries to pass to full mount but Two defends it.
Payne controlling the action here.
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Two defends it.
Payne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (10) vs (0) Two
Payne controlling from the full mount.
Payne wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Two is controlling an arm, preventing Payne from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape.
Payne controlling his opponent.
Payne pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Two is squirming around, avoiding Payne's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Payne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payne is trying to take his opponent's back.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Payne wants to take Two's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Payne trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Payne fails to move to back control.
Payne wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely.
Payne wants to take Two's back here but Two is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne trying to control but Two is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payne takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jayden Payne 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Frederick Lee ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jadon Khan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Khan#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan 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.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee '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.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Lee .
Khan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Khan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Khan moves into full guard.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee stays in close to Khan's body and controls the position.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Khan#SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Khan is defending well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khan sneaks back into half guard.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan trying to control but Lee postures up.
Khan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5##SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Khan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Khan#SUB#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Khan defends it well.
Khan regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee .
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Khan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB#
Lee 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.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khan trying to control the position here.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Khan looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Khan
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (2) Khan#SUB#
Lee is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Khan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frederick Lee !
After winning the bout, Frederick Lee 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 6 wins and 16 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lauzon dives in and scores a takedown into Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking to pass into half guard but Lauzon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lauzon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Ubereem
Lauzon pushes down on Ubereem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lauzon trying to control the pace.
Ubereem wants to sweep but Lauzon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (2) Ubereem
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon takes a little break here. Ubereem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ubereem tries to bench press Lauzon off him but Lauzon keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.
Ubereem tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Ubereem trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (10) vs (2) Ubereem#T2#
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauzon controlling his opponent.
Lauzon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Ubereem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauzon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position but Lauzon isn't that keen on the idea.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ubereem holds on to Lauzon around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ubereem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ubereem is trying desperately to improve position.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
#T5#
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Lauzon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lauzon prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Ubereem won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (13) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lauzon avoids the attempt from Ubereem to control.
Lauzon content just to control the position here.
Ubereem is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Lauzon avoids the attempt from Ubereem to control.
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Lauzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lauzon'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.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position but Lauzon isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon'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.#T10#
Lauzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position but Lauzon isn't that keen on the idea.
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ubereem wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ubereem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lauzon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ubereem is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Ubereem tries to hold on but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lauzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ubereem for as long as he can get away with.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
Lauzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
Ubereem regains half guard.
Ubereem wants to sweep but Lauzon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (16) vs (2) Ubereem#T14#
Lauzon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lauzon.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauzon takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Lauzon 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Benoit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pervitin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pervitin (0) vs (4) Benoit
Benoit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pervitin (0) vs (6) Benoit
Pervitin prevents Benoit from taking his back.
Pervitin can't escape the position.
Pervitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wanis Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Benoit tries to control but Pervitin wriggling away.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Benoit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pervitin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benoit on the ground.
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Benoit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit trying to control but Pervitin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pervitin has given up his back. Will we see Benoit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (9) Benoit
Pervitin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit. #SUB2#
Benoit looking to break Pervitin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pervitin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benoit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Benoit tries to keep control of the position but Pervitin is staying busy.
Pervitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is defending well. #SUB2#
Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervitin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benoit prevents Pervitin from improving his position.#T3#
Benoit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit is thwarting Pervitin's attempts to control the position.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pervitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (12) Benoit#SUB2#
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Pervitin frees his head quite easily.
Benoit avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.#SUB2#
Benoit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pervitin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pervitin shrugs it off. #T4#
Pervitin has given up his back here. Will Benoit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (15) Benoit
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
Benoit trying to control momentarily.
Pervitin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Benoit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit.
Pervitin is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit is looking to control Pervitin but Pervitin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pervitin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Benoit.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Benoit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pervitin is defending well though. Benoit let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Benoit working for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Benoit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pervitin is in real trouble here. Benoit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pervitin is tapping out! Benoit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Benoit! |
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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 2 wins and 9 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bleak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bleak lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Cheese
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak 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.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheese's guard.
Bleak trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away. #T1#
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
Bleak trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cheese reverses the position - he's now on top in Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (2) Cheese
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (4) vs (2) Cheese#T2#
Cheese wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Bleak is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bleak 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#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheese defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bleak is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese is doing well to control the position and prevent Bleak from advancing to side control.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (7) vs (2) Cheese
Bleak pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cheese wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
Cheese is squirming around, avoiding Bleak's attempts to control the action.
Bleak wants to take Cheese's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Cheese is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bleak has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (10) vs (2) Cheese#SUB#
Bleak looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Cheese defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bleak looking for the RNC. #T7##SUB#
Bleak is persistently looking for the submission but Cheese is defending it well.
#SUB#
Bleak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cheese is defending well though. Bleak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bleak seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cheese's chin but Cheese turns very nicely into Bleak's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cheese.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (10) vs (4) Cheese#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Cheese won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (10) vs (7) Cheese
Bleak seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheese dominates the positioning.
Bleak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cheese off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (14) vs (7) Cheese#SUB#
Bleak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cheese is defending well though. Bleak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cheese showing good submission defense here.
#T9##SUB#
Bleak working for the choke. #SUB#
Bleak working for a choke but Cheese is defending well. #SUB#
Bleak looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for the choke from the back position but Cheese is controlling his hands well. #T10##SUB#
Cheese defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bleak's arms. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a choke. Cheese gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Cheese manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (14) vs (9) Cheese
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Bleak is defending the position.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Bleak is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cheese prevents Bleak from improving his position.#T12#
Bleak trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Cheese stalling.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bleak tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Cheese takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (14) vs (12) Cheese#T13#
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Bleak gets back to half guard.
Bleak tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Cheese is controlling the pace.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Bleak is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleak avoid being mounted?
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
Bleak is not content to let Cheese control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleak takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Darsin Bleak 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Mikheil Berishvili!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Berishvili moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Berishvili has picked Shimada up - he's going for a ride! Berishvili dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (0) vs (2) Berishvili
Shimada trying to control here.
#SUB#
Shimada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shimada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada wants to improve his position but Berishvili is controlling well.
#T1#
Berishvili looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shimada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berishvili is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Berishvili is controlling the pace.
Shimada regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Shimada controlling Berishvili's posture.
Shimada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shimada trying to control the position here.
Shimada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Berishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Shimada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berishvili's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (2) Berishvili
Berishvili has his hands on Shimada's head, controlling the position.
Shimada wants to pass the guard but Berishvili is keeping the position.
Berishvili has Shimada pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shimada looking to pass the guard.
Berishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Shimada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berishvili is keeping the position for now.
Berishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada is pushing down on Berishvili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berishvili is fighting to maintain full guard but Shimada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shimada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shimada is just content to waste time from the top position. Berishvili takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shimada stays in close to Berishvili's body and controls the position. #T7#
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Berishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shimada looking to sit in guard and control but Berishvili 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 (4) Berishvili#T9#
Shimada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shimada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berishvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Shimada trying to control the position.
Berishvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Shimada trying to keep a closed guard but Berishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shimada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berishvili preventing the sweep. #T12##SUB#
Shimada working for submissions but it's allowed Berishvili to get to half guard.
Shimada trying to control from the bottom.
Berishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shimada tries to get to full guard but Berishvili has control of the leg.
Shimada controlling the position for now.#T13##SUB#
Shimada looking for submissions off his back.
Berishvili is controlling the pace.
Shimada trying to control but Berishvili postures up.
#T14#
Berishvili tries to pass to full mount but Shimada defends it.
Shimada is trying to control but can't.
Berishvili trying to mount his opponent but Shimada defends it.
Shimada trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimada tries to get to full guard but Berishvili has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berishvili wins on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Mikheil Berishvili, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Richardson manages to pull guard.
Richardson 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.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture. #T1#
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richardson controlling Williams's posture. #T2#
Williams trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Williams is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Richardson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Williams is trying for a kimura here. Richardson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Williams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Williams!
A relieved looking Jack Williams 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Farquharson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Farquharson has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Farquharson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Farquharson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson 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.#T1#
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Taylor controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Farquharson won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. #T4#
Taylor controlling Farquharson's posture.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farquharson postures up.
#T5#
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Taylor is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taylor has his hands on Farquharson's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farquharson passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farquharson is taking a breather. Taylor 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.#T8#
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farquharson is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Taylor is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farquharson prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Taylor is trying to control but Farquharson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (0) Taylor
Taylor is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Farquharson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Farquharson trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Taylor won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Farquharson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Farquharson is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson stalling. #T13##SUB#
Farquharson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
Farquharson is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Taylor is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Farquharson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hamish Farquharson retains his super heavyweight title!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 5 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCoy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
McCoy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Marlin
McCoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCoy is aware though and is defending well.
McCoy is looking to advance position but Marlin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (2) vs (4) Marlin
Marlin controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
My spies in Primal inform me that Marlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marlin looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
McCoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marlin is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCoy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (4) Marlin
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
McCoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marlin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to control here.
Marlin tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.#T2#
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Marlin defending well.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy is thwarting Marlin's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Marlin 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 (7) vs (4) Marlin
Marlin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (10) vs (4) Marlin
McCoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marlin doesn't escape.
McCoy is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin trying to control the action but McCoy just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.#T4#
McCoy doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCoy's guard.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marlin seems to be working for a kimura but McCoy defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Marlin trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marlin 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 Marlin. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Marlin is pressing down on McCoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCoy is holding on for now.
Marlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (10) vs (9) Marlin#T7#
McCoy 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.
Marlin prevents McCoy from improving his position.
McCoy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCoy defends it well.
McCoy is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Marlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Marlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (10) vs (12) Marlin
McCoy stops Marlin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Marlin wants to control the pace but McCoy is squirming around nicely.
Marlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McCoy is holding on tight.
#T9##SUB2#
Marlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCoy is squirming around, avoiding Marlin's attempts to control the action.
McCoy controls the position.#SUB2#
Marlin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCoy has worked his arm free - good work by McCoy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to control the position but McCoy is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Marlin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marlin's guard! Nice work there by McCoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (12) vs (12) Marlin
McCoy postures up.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marlin wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment. #T11#
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marlin is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Marlin looking to control.
McCoy being controlled here momentarily.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Marlin wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Well,McCoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Marlin trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Marlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCoy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin is trying to hold McCoy in close to prevent damage but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
McCoy tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Marlin is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCoy prevents Marlin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Marlin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Marlin wins on points by 13 to 12.
Our winner, Striped Marlin, 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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