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Stepping Stone 19 PBP Commentary |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging De Silva to the mat.
#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle here but De Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) De Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Linguini looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Linguini is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Silva lets go of the hold and Linguini can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge De Silva! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmsalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmsalu tries to clinch but Harged moves out of range. #CL2#
Harged has Nurmsalu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Harged jumps guard and drags Nurmsalu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmsalu wants to pass the guard but Harged is keeping the position.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Harged is working from the bottom.
Nurmsalu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harged is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Harged has locked up a guillotine! Harged's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nurmsalu is holding on here and Harged must be using up a lot of energy. Nurmsalu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Harged gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darren Harged! |
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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 0 wins and 9 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Taranin in a clinch.
Taranin tries to pull guard but Cortez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Taranin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Taranin
Cortez gets back to full guard.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's posture.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Cortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.
Taranin is fighting to break Cortez's control of his arms but Cortez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taranin trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
Cortez has his hands on Taranin's head, controlling the position.
Taranin pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#T2#
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Taranin 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.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#T5#
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taranin 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.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Cortez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Taranin is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Cortez is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Cortez is controlling Taranin's trapped leg to prevent Taranin from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Taranin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (0) vs (5) Taranin
Cortez is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Cortez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taranin's best efforts.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cortez tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Taranin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Taranin eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cortez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Cortez keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can.
Cortez trying to control but Taranin postures up.
Cortez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez controlling the position for now.#T12#
Cortez trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taranin in particular looking to stall.
Taranin prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez controlling the position well.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Cortez trying to control the position here.
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Taranin trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Cortez is positioning himself well to prevent Taranin advancing to mount.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Cortez is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Cortez pulls Taranin in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Taranin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (0) vs (8) Taranin
Taranin trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taranin wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Maksim Taranin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Juanito Cortez had this to say: 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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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 1 wins and 4 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hlervu sprawls well. Hlervu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hlervu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Herrera to the mat! De Herrera manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hlervu 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.
De Herrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Herrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked De Herrera up and slammed him! De Herrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Hlervu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hlervu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Herrera (0) vs (7) Hlervu
De Herrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#T2#
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
De Herrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
De Herrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T3#
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Herrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hlervu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
De Herrera regains half guard.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
De Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Herrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hlervu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hlervu! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (10) Hlervu
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Herrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hlervu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and De Herrera has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smyth rushes Choo Oi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choo Oi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smyth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Smyth manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smyth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smyth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
Smyth 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Choo Oi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Choo Oi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smyth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smyth frees his head nicely. Oh but Choo Oi has switched to an armbar! Smyth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kujawski (0) vs (4) Hall
Hall is staying tight to Kujawski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kujawski gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (0) vs (7) Hall
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kujawski wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T1#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from Kujawski to control.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kujawski manages to regain half guard.
Kujawski won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Kujawski is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Kujawski trying to get back to full guard but Hall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (0) vs (10) Hall
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kujawski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kujawski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kujawski wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kujawski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kujawski tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kujawski can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.#T4#
Kujawski is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kujawski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kujawski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kujawski working to try and regain half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall prevents Kujawski from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Kujawski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kujawski (0) vs (13) Hall
Kujawski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kujawski wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Kujawski wants to escape the position.
Kujawski breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (13) Hall
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (15) Hall
Hall wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Kujawski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Kujawski controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. #T8#
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall advances to half guard. #T9#
Hall prevents Kujawski from improving his position.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kujawski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kujawski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Kujawski wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kujawski is looking to improve his position.
Kujawski wants to control but Hall passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (2) vs (18) Hall
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T11#
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Kujawski trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Kujawski tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall slows the pace down. #T12#
Kujawski struggling a bit here.
Kujawski is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Kujawski is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kujawski wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kujawski is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kujawski is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kujawski is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bottles clinches.
Ozymandias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bottles.
#TD2#
Bottles pulls Ozymandias into guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bottles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias postures up.
#T1#
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Bottles is keeping the position.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias passes Bottles's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bottles for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Bottles defending well.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bottles wants to get back to full guard.
Bottles trying to control here.
Bottles keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bottles is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottles avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Bottles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bottles is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottles trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
#T4#
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Bottles 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.
Ozymandias prevents Bottles from improving his position.
Bottles is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottles avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bottles! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Bottles
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Bottles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bottles gets back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias continues to hold on tight.#T6##SUB2#
Bottles actively working from the bottom here.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bottles wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bottles trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
#T7#
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Bottles trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bottles is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Bottles defends it.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Bottles wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bottles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozymandias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozymandias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (4) Bottles
Ozymandias wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ozymandias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bottles.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bottles is looking for the choke from the back position but Ozymandias is controlling his hands well.
Ozymandias is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Bottles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ozymandias just trying to survive but Bottles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bottles is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ozymandias is defending well though. Bottles let's go of the attempt for now.#T10#
Ozymandias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias is controlling Bottles's trapped leg to prevent Bottles from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottles is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the position and prevent Bottles from advancing to side control.
Bottles wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Bottles has gone for a leg lock! Ozymandias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bottles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (4) Bottles#T11##SUB2#
Bottles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias stands and throws Bottles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (4) Bottles
Ozymandias is staying tight to Bottles's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Bottles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias takes a little break here. Bottles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Ozymandias wants to control but Bottles is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ozymandias wants to control but Bottles is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias just content to control the position. #T14#
Bottles is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozymandias is staying tight to Bottles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Cyrus Ozymandias 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pinales feints and as Mamontov raises his hands in defense, Pinales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position.
Mamontov is trying to keep Pinales in close.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamontov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamontov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Mamontov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamontov manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Mamontov's guard.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinales is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamontov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamontov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Mamontov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov controlling the position.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Mamontov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamontov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount but Mamontov keeps good control and instead manages to take Pinales's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (11) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov keeps control of the position as Pinales tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for the choke from the back position but Pinales is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pinales defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pinales can't escape the position.
#T4#
Pinales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mamontov.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Mamontov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pinales is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pinales is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pinales defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pinales rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Mamontov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (14) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Pinales is working away. #T7#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T8#
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Pinales is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamontov.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB#
Mamontov 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.
#T9##SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mamontov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinales tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Mamontov moves into full mount! Pinales won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (17) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Pinales but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Pinales stops Mamontov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamontov is keen to just control but Pinales is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Pinales is having none of it.
Mamontov trying to control the pace.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it. #T12#
Pinales manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mamontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamontov has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Mamontov trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Mamontov pushes down on Pinales's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov uses his free foot to push down on Pinales's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinales. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (20) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (23) vs (2) Pinales#T14#
Pinales turns into Mamontov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (23) vs (4) Pinales
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinales is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Mamontov's legs - danger averted.
Pinales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamontov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov is looking to control Pinales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamontov avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 23 to 4. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Laitila clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nogueira uses from the top position.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Nogueira
Nogueira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is not content to let Nogueira control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well.
Laitila gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Nogueira fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Nogueira has control of Laitila's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laitila regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nogueira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Nogueira look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (8) Nogueira
Nogueira trying to control.#SUB2#
Nogueira is persistently looking for the submission but Laitila is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Nogueira controls the position.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Laitila reverses the position brilliantly into Nogueira's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Nogueira
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Nogueira moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nogueira has an active guard here but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away. #T4#
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T5#
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (10) Nogueira
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (10) Nogueira
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laitila passes Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Nogueira
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T8#
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB2#
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (12) Nogueira
Nogueira 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.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T10##SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitila is aware though and is defending well.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Laitila seems content to control.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila controlling the action here.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Nogueira trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nogueira! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (12) Nogueira
Laitila content just to control the position here.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Nogueira gets full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira wins on points by 12 to 9.
Diego Nogueira 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Finn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.#CL2#
Dee darts in and clinches Finn up against the cage.
Finn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huckleberry Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dee tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Dee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finn.
Dee stops a takedown attempt from Finn.
Dee looking for a takedown. #T1#
Finn stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
Finn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Finn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (4) vs (0) Dee#SUB#
Finn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finn slows the pace down. #T2##SUB#
Finn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finn's guard! Nice work there by Dee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (2) Dee
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.#T3#
Finn keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Finn working a defensive guard but Dee passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Dee seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Finn has his foot on Dee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Dee content to stall in guard here.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dee defends well.#SUB#
Dee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dee has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.#T6##SUB#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.#T7#
Finn controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself.
Finn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finn is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn gets full guard.#T8#
Finn wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Dee controlling from the top position.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dee has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Dee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (4) vs (5) Dee
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Finn is trying to control Dee's posture but Dee avoids it.
Finn tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Finn but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (4) vs (7) Dee
Finn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Dee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Dee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is squirming around, avoiding Dee's attempts to control the action.
Finn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn regains half guard.
Finn is pressing down on Dee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Finn pulls Dee in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn has his feet on Dee's thighs here. He's pushed Dee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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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