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Stepping Stone 40 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Herrera tries for a takedown but Dirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
De Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirt defends it nicely.
Dirt's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionisio De Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Dirt
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.
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to control from the top but De Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
Dirt passes De Herrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but De Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirt is looking to advance position but De Herrera won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Dirt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Herrera wants to control but Dirt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Herrera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Herrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
De Herrera manages to get to full guard.
Dirt trying to control but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dirt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Herrera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dirt is looking to defend but De Herrera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dirt! De Herrera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dirt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionisio De Herrera!
Dionisio De Herrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Island clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Island jumps into guard, dragging Berendas to the mat.
Island keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB2#
Island is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berendas controls the pace.#T2#
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Island
Island controls from within his opponent's guard.
Island's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #T3#
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Island passes into half guard.
Island trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berendas is trying to keep Island in close.
#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Island
Island controls the position from side control.#T5#
Island working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Berendas is right now. #SUB2#
Island is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Island wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T6##SUB2#
Island tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Island has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Island tries for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Island takes a little break here. Berendas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7##SUB2#
Island thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berendas prevents Island from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Island passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Berendas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (0) vs (7) Island#SUB2#
Island looking for a guillotine from mount but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Berendas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Island.
Berendas tries to hold on but Island pushes him away. #SUB2#
Island has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Island takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas tries to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Island controlling the position easily from mount.
Island mounts Berendas! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Berendas gets back to half guard.
Island perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berendas won't allow Island to pass to mount.
Berendas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Island manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (10) Island
Berendas tries to lock up and control but Island gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Island seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berendas is holding on tight.
#T11##SUB2#
Island goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (10) Island#SUB2#
Island is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Island has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Island is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (12) Island#T13#
Berendas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Berendas is trying to control the position but Island postures up. #SUB#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Island trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T14#
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island is fighting to break Berendas's control of his arms but Berendas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Gerbandi is taking a breather. Brown 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Gerbandi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi biding his time, controlling Brown.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gerbandi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish. #SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Brown taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gerbandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jaditsa gets tackled into the cage by Thumb. Thumb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Thumb manages to pull guard.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jaditsa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jaditsa 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.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Jaditsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Thumb moves into full guard.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaditsa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaditsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaditsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (3) Jaditsa
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Jaditsa.#T3#
Thumb postures up.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaditsa's guard.
Jaditsa wants to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is pressing down on Jaditsa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaditsa is holding on for now. #T4#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Jaditsa is defending the position. #T5#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Jaditsa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaditsa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Jaditsa won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T7#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jaditsa rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#T8#
Thumb controls the action.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC.
Thumb is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him. #T9#
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thumb is staying active.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaditsa is controlling his hands well.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Jaditsa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaditsa wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free.
Jaditsa is really stuck here.
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaditsa.
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Jaditsa trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Thumb is not going to allow Jaditsa to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Jaditsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thumb's guard. Nice work there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (8) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaditsa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Jaditsa controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Jaditsa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (10) vs (9) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boganda looking to score a takedown here. Bandini is defending well but Boganda drives through and ends up in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Bandini
Boganda wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda'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.#SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boganda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda postures up.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boganda prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boganda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boganda defends well.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Boganda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Boganda is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boganda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Boganda eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away.
Boganda is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boganda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boganda (2) vs (4) Bandini
Bandini takes a little break here. Boganda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boganda is looking for a sweep.
Bandini working away.
Bandini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boganda's legs.
Boganda struggling a bit here.#T6##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boganda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boganda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandini controls the position from side control.
Bandini trying to control the position but Boganda is working away. #T7#
Boganda tries to improve position but can't.
Boganda gets back to half guard.
Boganda tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boganda trying to control here.
Boganda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boganda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a triangle here but Bandini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (7) Bandini#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is trying to get an arm triangle but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Boganda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini working away.
Boganda is trying to improve his position.
Boganda wants to control but Bandini postures up.
Boganda regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boganda looking to control.
#SUB#
Boganda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bandini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (10) Bandini
Boganda is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Boganda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (13) Bandini
Bandini looks winded!
Boganda is looking to regain half guard here but Bandini keeps moving and retains side control.
Boganda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boganda is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Bandini is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Boganda wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping him busy.
Bandini trying to mount his opponent but Boganda defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boganda defends it well. #T12#
Boganda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandini is working away from the top position though.
Boganda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boganda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini. #T13#
Bandini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boganda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini is trying to control. Boganda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boganda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda is looking to improve his position.
Bandini controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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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 6 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Sakurai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sherk is trying to defend but Sakurai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (0) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk is concentrating on defense, preventing Sakurai from advancing position.
Sakurai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sherk wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakurai prevents Sherk from improving his position.#T1#
Sakurai controlling the action here.
Sherk is controlling Sakurai's trapped leg to prevent Sakurai from advancing to side control.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk moves into full guard.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sherk pulls Sakurai in close to prevent any damage.
Sakurai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving. #T3#
Sakurai is looking to pass into half guard but Sherk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sherk is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sakurai looking for subs off his back but Sherk has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Sherk is trying to control. Sakurai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakurai sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakurai is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakurai avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
Sakurai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Sakurai is in trouble now - Sherk has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (5) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk tries to control but Sakurai wriggling away.
Sakurai tries to control Sherk's body but Sherk pushes him off. Sakurai squirms to his side and now Sherk has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (8) vs (2) Sakurai
Sakurai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sherk.
Sakurai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T6#
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Sakurai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (4) Sakurai
Sherk looking to control.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet. #T7#
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakurai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (4) Sakurai#SUB2#
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakurai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (6) Sakurai#T8#
Sherk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (12) vs (6) Sakurai#SUB2#
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
Sakurai is trying to keep Sherk in close.
Sherk 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.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakurai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakurai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sherk is working for a submission of some sort.
Sherk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakurai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Sakurai is defending the position.
Sherk wants to advance to full mount but Sakurai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sherk looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (12) vs (8) Sakurai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sherk holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sakurai sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sherk doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sakurai paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sherk - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Sherk! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Shaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Shaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Shaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shaver
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaver is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaver controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Shaver in to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie controlling Shaver's posture. #T2#
Shaver passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shaver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Shaver#T3##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Shaver#T4#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Shaver tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Shaver seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Shaver has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Shaver
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Shaver won't let him.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaver.
#SUB2#
Shaver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T6#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Shaver wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Shaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Gracie prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie turns into Shaver and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T8##SUB2#
Shaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shaver has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver moves into full guard.
#T10#
Gracie is pushing down on Shaver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaver is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaver is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Shaver doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Shaver pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shaver wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaver gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kersikov decides to pull guard.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Schaubi has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Schaubi seems content to control.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is trying to control but Schaubi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (3) Schaubi
Kersikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schaubi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Schaubi
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kersikov tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Schaubi
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Schaubi biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Well, with Schaubi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Schaubi gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schaubi controls the position.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Schaubi controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Schaubi 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.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi has good solid back control here. #T6#
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Schaubi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Schaubi has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schaubi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schaubi's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Schaubi
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) Schaubi
Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (13) Schaubi
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.#T8#
Schaubi is continuing to stall.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi controls the position.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schaubi is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov looks to move to half guard but instead Schaubi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (15) Schaubi
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (18) Schaubi
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Kersikov trying his best to control but Schaubi has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (20) Schaubi
Kersikov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Schaubi prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov reaches up and holds on to Schaubi to control the position.
Schaubi controlling from mount. #T11#
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Schaubi maintains control.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (23) Schaubi
Kersikov is trying to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Schaubi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
Schaubi avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Schaubi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
#T14#
Schaubi biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 23 to 2.
Abu Schaubi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 4 wins and 6 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smyth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomes is trying to defend but Smyth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth moves into full mount! Gomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (5) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Smyth has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T2#
Gomes wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smyth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smyth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (5) vs (4) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Smyth fending off the submission attempt from Gomes. #SUB2#
Smyth showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Smyth won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smyth is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 13 wins and 20 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch.
Lucan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egyptian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucan prevents it.
#TD#
Lucan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Lucan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Egyptian is defending well.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Egyptian is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is taking a breather. Egyptian 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.
Egyptian has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Egyptian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Egyptian keeping hold of Lucan's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Egyptian is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is looking to stall here but Egyptian recovers full guard. #T2#
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucan trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Egyptian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Egyptian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lucan's guard! Nice work there by Egyptian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Egyptian
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Egyptian won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T4#
Lucan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Egyptian is now in half guard.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Egyptian content to control rather than advance.
Lucan keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Lucan is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet. #T6#
Egyptian being controlled here momentarily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself.
Egyptian preventing the sweep. #T7#
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard.
Egyptian prevents Lucan from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Egyptian has control of the leg.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Egyptian is taking a breather. Lucan 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.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Egyptian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Egyptian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Egyptian is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Egyptian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Egyptian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (5) Egyptian#T12#
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan tries to hold on but Egyptian pushes him away.
Egyptian content just to control the position here.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Egyptian has a good base and remains in mount.
Egyptian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Egyptian maintains control.#T13#
Lucan is just holding on here. Egyptian manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (5) vs (8) Egyptian
Lucan breaks Egyptian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (8) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Egyptian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Egyptian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Egyptian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (7) vs (12) Egyptian
Lucan is trying to work for a sweep but Egyptian has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (7) vs (14) Egyptian
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Egyptian controlling the pace for now.
Lucan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (7) vs (17) Egyptian
Lucan rolls, trying to escape but Egyptian keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Egyptian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lucan's body.
Lucan trying to control the position but Egyptian manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian wins on points by 17 to 7.
Osiris Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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