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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4803 p4p, 501 weight class) and Temujin Lee (ranked 1962 p4p, 253 weight class). Byhenikov comes into the arena with Harbinger blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Temujin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Byhenikov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Lee
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byhenikov's best efforts.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Lee
We've been hearing good reports from Byhenikov'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.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee has one of Byhenikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (10) vs (0) Lee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byhenikov tries to take Lee's back but instead Lee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Lee
Lee preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (5) Lee
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (12) vs (5) Lee
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (7) Lee
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (14) vs (7) Lee
Lee won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Byhenikov controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is pulling down on Byhenikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Byhenikov, at least for the moment.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (9) Lee
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (12) Lee
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov 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 trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byhenikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (15) Lee
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (18) Lee
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (14) vs (21) Lee
Byhenikov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Byhenikov's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Byhenikov is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Byhenikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee is hanging on to Byhenikov's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Byhenikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (21) Lee
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (23) Lee
Byhenikov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (26) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 26 to 16. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3000 p4p, 384 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 2823 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thesz sprawls well. Thesz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Thesz drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Thesz goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thesz pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thesz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thesz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Penn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Penn is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn keeping full guard, as Thesz tries to pass.
Thesz trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thesz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (2) Penn
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Penn postures up.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thesz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thesz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (4) vs (2) Penn
Thesz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Thesz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (2) Penn
Thesz laying and praying for a moment but Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thesz wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Penn wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thesz seems to be looking for submissions.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Thesz prevents Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thesz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Penn
Penn can't escape the position.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Thesz tries to take Penn's back but instead Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Thesz 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz preventing the sweep.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Thesz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thesz content to control rather than advance.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz continues to stall.
Penn is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Thesz is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Penn
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Thesz seems content to control.
Thesz'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leroy Braga (ranked 940 p4p, 130 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3489 p4p, 427 weight class). Braga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Kamerun Diaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Leroy Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Braga has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Diaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (0) Diaz
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Braga sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Braga paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 1834 p4p, 236 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 3838 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're The Best Around. On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Rockstar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Rockstar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Rockstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Rockstar has Durant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rockstar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Durant tumbling to the mat - Rockstar dives into Durant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockstar (2) vs (0) Durant
Rockstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant controls Rockstar momentarily but Rockstar frees himself.
Durant 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.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Rockstar'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant wants to improve his position but instead Rockstar has moved into half guard.
Rockstar seems to be working for a kimura but Durant defends the submission attempt.
Rockstar trying to control the pace.
Durant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockstar.
Durant is trying is best to control the position here.
Durant moves into full guard.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant 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.
Durant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durant wants to control the position but Rockstar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Durant tries to get to full guard but Rockstar has control of the leg.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar controlling the pace.
Rockstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durant is just riding it out for now. Rockstar eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant keeping control of the position.
Durant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar preventing the sweep.
Rockstar postures up.
Rockstar wants to pass the guard but Durant is keeping the position.
Durant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
Durant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rockstar drops back looking for a leg! Durant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durant manages to kick Rockstar off! Rockstar jumps back into Durant's guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Rockstar postures up.
Durant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (2) vs (2) Durant
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rockstar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rockstar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rockstar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rockstar (6) vs (2) Durant
Rockstar is trying to get an arm triangle but Durant is defending well.
Durant manages to get back to half guard.
Durant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockstar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockstar'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.
Rockstar wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy.
Durant trying to control but Rockstar postures up.
Rockstar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura here.
Durant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durant.
Rockstar content to stall in guard here.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (6) vs (4) Durant
Durant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant has gone for a leg lock! Rockstar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockstar (8) vs (4) Durant
Rockstar tries to free his leg and advance position but Durant is retaining full guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Rockstar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Durant is trying to control the position but Rockstar postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockstar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockstar is one step ahead there.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
Rockstar is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar forces his way into half guard.
Durant trying to control here.
Durant actively working from the bottom here.
Rockstar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Durant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockstar passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rockstar is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant is looking to improve his position.
Durant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockstar.
Rockstar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockstar controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockstar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durant wants to improve his position but instead Rockstar has moved into half guard.
Rockstar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockstar pulls his head out easily.
Durant is not content to let Rockstar control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rockstar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Durant 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: Rockstar (8) vs (6) Durant
Rockstar manages to get to full guard.
Durant won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durant defends well.
Durant is pushing down on Rockstar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockstar is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockstar takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Luke Rockstar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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