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Oil Check 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Won Chuen Cao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shun Cao ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (0) Shun Cao
Won Chuen Cao working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Won Chuen Cao has control of an arm but Shun Cao manages to advance to Won Chuen Cao 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB2#
Shun Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Won Chuen Cao is controlling his hands well.
Shun Cao avoiding Won Chuen Cao 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shun Cao 's arms.
Won Chuen Cao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1##SUB2#
Shun Cao working for a choke but Won Chuen Cao is defending well.
Won Chuen Cao wants to control his opponent's hands but Shun Cao gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shun Cao gets his way!
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the hands but Shun Cao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Shun Cao looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Won Chuen Cao is controlling Shun Cao 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (6) vs (4) Shun Cao #T3#
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Shun Cao is pulling down on Won Chuen Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Won Chuen Cao , at least for the moment.
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Shun Cao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Won Chuen Cao is pushing down on Shun Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shun Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Won Chuen Cao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Won Chuen Cao passes into side control, despite Shun Cao 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB#
Won Chuen Cao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shun Cao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Won Chuen Cao but great work by Shun Cao . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (8) Shun Cao #T5#
Won Chuen Cao controls the position for a moment.
Shun Cao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Won Chuen Cao 's legs.
Won Chuen Cao sneaks back into half guard.
Shun Cao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Won Chuen Cao reverses the position - he's now on top in Shun Cao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (8) Shun Cao #T6#
Shun Cao has his hands on Won Chuen Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Shun Cao looking to control.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Won Chuen Cao is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Won Chuen Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Shun Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (10) Shun Cao
Shun Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Won Chuen Cao is keeping the position for now.
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Shun Cao content to stall in guard here.
Won Chuen Cao pulls Shun Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Shun Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Shun Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Won Chuen Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (13) vs (10) Shun Cao #T11#
Won Chuen Cao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shun Cao is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
Won Chuen Cao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Won Chuen Cao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (16) vs (10) Shun Cao
You can see the frustration on Shun Cao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the action but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Won Chuen Cao (18) vs (10) Shun Cao #T14##SUB#
Won Chuen Cao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Won Chuen Cao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shun Cao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shun Cao and Won Chuen Cao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shun Cao tries to buck Won Chuen Cao off but Won Chuen Cao is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Won Chuen Cao takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Won Chuen Cao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Phillip Barker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Prescott. No joy for Barker on that attempt.
Prescott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Prescott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barker (0) vs (2) Prescott
Barker trying to control the position.
Prescott tries to free his leg and advance position but Barker is retaining full guard.
Barker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prescott controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prescott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barker (4) vs (2) Prescott#T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Prescott is right now. #SUB#
Barker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Prescott is holding Barker down, trying to stall.
Barker tries to advance to mount but Prescott instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Barker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Prescott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barker has cracked it and Prescott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phillip Barker!
Our winner, Phillip Barker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laszlo on his heels. He'll look to pass Laszlo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laszlo (0) vs (2) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laszlo pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Sadiq trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadiq passes into half guard.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laszlo keeps working.
Laszlo wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (0) vs (5) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sadiq jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laszlo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laszlo and Sadiq has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Laszlo keeps Sadiq under control for a moment.
Sadiq working away.#T5#
Laszlo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sadiq is looking to stall here but Laszlo recovers full guard.
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Laszlo has control of Sadiq 's left arm, preventing Sadiq from doing any damage.
Sadiq looking to sit in guard and control but Laszlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laszlo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully. #T8#
Sadiq can't keep his opponent in guard - Laszlo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Sadiq won't allow it.
Sadiq has his hands clasped together around Laszlo's back. He's all about the action.
Laszlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Laszlo wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #SUB#
Laszlo is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T10##SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadiq defends it well.
Laszlo trying to control from Sadiq 's half guard. Sadiq has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Sadiq seems keen to control Laszlo's posture.
Laszlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sadiq working a defensive guard but Laszlo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (5) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo working away.#SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sadiq has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Sadiq . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (5) vs (9) Sadiq
Sadiq trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sadiq tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him.
Laszlo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (9) vs (9) Sadiq #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laszlo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Sadiq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laszlo's arms. #SUB#
Laszlo looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laszlo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sadiq defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a choke. Sadiq gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sadiq manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (9) vs (11) Sadiq
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 11 to 9.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Qiang Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cao tries for a takedown but Von Hayek circles away easily#TD2#
and Von Hayek counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cao (0) vs (4) Von Hayek
Von Hayek staying calm.
It looks like Von Hayek 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.#SUB2#
Von Hayek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cao 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Von Hayek is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Von Hayek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cao , who protects the arm well. #T2#
Von Hayek staying calm.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Von Hayek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cao , who protects the arm well. #T3#
Von Hayek controls the position.
The adventures of Von Hayek the control monster continue. Boring.#T4##SUB2#
Von Hayek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Von Hayek is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cao 's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Von Hayek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Von Hayek in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is trying to get an arm triangle but Cao is defending well.
Von Hayek has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cao (0) vs (6) Von Hayek#T7#
Von Hayek controlling from mount.
Von Hayek fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Von Hayek wants to finish this one by submission but Cao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek is trying to take his opponent's back.
Von Hayek controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8##SUB2#
Von Hayek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Cao is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Von Hayek locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cao is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Friedrich August Von Hayek! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hector Gonzales ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Orion tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzales shakes him off and moves away.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Orion forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Orion tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
#TD2#
Orion manages to pull guard.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Orion 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.#T1##SUB2#
Orion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gonzales rolls with it to try and escape but Orion cranks on the arm and Gonzales is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wild shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Three but Three pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Three dives in for a single leg takedown but Wild sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Three turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Three manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Three (4) vs (0) Wild#SUB#
Three is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Three tries for a kimura but Wild is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wild, who protects the arm well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Three looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Three controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Three wants to take a breather but Wild is having none of it. #SUB#
Wild is defending against the submission attempts here by Three.
Wild trying to hold on to Three's head to control him but Three postures up.
#SUB#
Three is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Wild has his hands clasped together around Three's back. He's all about the action.
Wild is trying to maintain the position but Three is very close to passing his half guard.
Three wants to free his trapped foot but Wild is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Three controlling the action here.
Wild is looking to control Three's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wild avoid being mounted?
Three seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wild wants to control but Three is keeping busy.
#T5#
Wild is staying active underneath Three, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wild is controlling Three's trapped leg to prevent Three from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Three is working for a kimura but Wild is defending it quite comfortably.
Three is thwarting Wild's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Three is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Three looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Three 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.
#T7#
Wild has his hands clasped together around Three's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Wild gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Three advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (7) vs (0) Wild
Three is trying to move to mount but Wild reverses beautifully and ends up in Three's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (7) vs (2) Wild
Three seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now.
Three pulls Wild in close to his closed guard and prevents Wild from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wild wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
Wild is looking to pass into half guard but Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Three is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (9) vs (2) Wild
Wild is controlling Three's posture.
Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Three trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom. #T12#
Three being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Wild 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.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wild keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass. #T13#
Wild seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Three slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Three (12) vs (2) Wild#T14##SUB#
Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wild, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Three swings around for an armbar but Wild sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Three's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (12) vs (4) Wild
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Three not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Sparbot Three decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Boaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Boaz is now in Adams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (0) vs (2) Boaz
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Boaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams trying to control the position.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.#T1#
Boaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Adams trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Boaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Boaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams wants to sweep here but Boaz controlling him for the moment.
Boaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adams's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Boaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (0) vs (5) Boaz
Boaz wants to take his opponent's back but Adams doesn't allow it.
Boaz wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Boaz fails to advance to Adams's back.
Boaz controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Boaz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tower changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neuer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tower (4) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer is looking to regain half guard here but Tower keeps moving and retains side control.
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.#SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower'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.#T1#
Tower preventing the sweep.
Tower passes Neuer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Tower preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
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Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (4) vs (2) Neuer#T3#
Neuer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (4) vs (5) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tower has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Neuer but great work by Tower. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tower (8) vs (5) Neuer
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Tower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neuer keeps working.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neuer gets full guard.#SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer wants to sweep here but Tower controlling him for the moment.
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (11) vs (5) Neuer
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer has a hand on Tower's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tower takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (14) vs (5) Neuer#T5##SUB#
Tower working for a submission but Neuer is keeping him at bay.
Neuer is working to get back to half guard.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuer regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Tower wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Neuer wants to hit a sweep here but Tower passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neuer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (17) vs (5) Neuer#T7#
Neuer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tower (20) vs (5) Neuer
I really don't envy Neuer right now.
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Tower is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Neuer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tower doesn't have the hooks in and Neuer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (20) vs (7) Neuer#T8#
Neuer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (20) vs (10) Neuer
Neuer works to advance to full mount. Tower defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tower (20) vs (12) Neuer
Neuer is trying to control here but Tower has managed to regain half guard.
Neuer slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Neuer wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neuer trying to mount his opponent but Tower defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tower defends it well.
Neuer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (20) vs (15) Neuer
Neuer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tower is looking to escape. #T11#
Neuer forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tower (20) vs (18) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tower is controlling Neuer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (22) vs (18) Neuer
Tower passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neuer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Neuer is not content to let Tower control the position.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg.
Neuer is looking to get back to full guard here but Tower has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (25) vs (18) Neuer
Neuer is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Tower trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tower! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Neuer has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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