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Stepping Stone 39 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hartwell forces Aoiki back against the cage and clinches.
Hartwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell wants a takedown.
Hartwell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Aoiki
Aoiki tries to bench press Hartwell off him but Hartwell keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hartwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoiki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hartwell's guard! Nice work there by Aoiki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (2) Aoiki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoiki is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoiki wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Hartwell is looking to sweep but instead, Aoiki has passed into half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hartwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoiki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (5) Aoiki
Aoiki controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoiki gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (7) Aoiki
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hartwell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Aoiki
Aoiki has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Aoiki biding his time, controlling Hartwell. #SUB2#
Aoiki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoiki keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Aoiki preventing the sweep.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Aoiki tries to pass.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T5#
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hartwell has his foot on Aoiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoiki controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (6) vs (10) Aoiki#SUB#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoiki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoiki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoiki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (6) vs (14) Aoiki
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6#
Aoiki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Hartwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoiki's best efforts.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Aoiki 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.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
#T8#
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aoiki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (17) Aoiki#SUB2#
Aoiki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoiki controlling from mount.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard but Aoiki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (20) Aoiki
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Aoiki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell stops Aoiki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Aoiki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwell is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoiki looks winded!
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Aoiki is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it.
Hartwell trying to get back to full guard but Aoiki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (23) Aoiki
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from improving his position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Aoiki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hartwell gets full guard.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Aoiki 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.#T13#
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoiki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (26) Aoiki
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoiki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (29) Aoiki
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (10) vs (29) Aoiki#T14#
Aoiki just trying to survive but Hartwell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Aoiki is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell tightening his grip on Aoiki, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Hartwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hartwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki wins on points by 29 to 10. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Gerbandi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlier was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerbandi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlier (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Carlier keeps moving. #SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Gerbandi 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.#T1#
Carlier wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Gerbandi stalling.
Carlier trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Carlier is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlier gets full guard.
Gerbandi passes Carlier's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Carlier won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Carlier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlier keeps working.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (8) Gerbandi
Carlier is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi taking a breather here. #T5#
Carlier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carlier can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.#T7#
Carlier struggling a bit here.
Carlier is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carlier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carlier tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carlier, who protects the arm well.
Gerbandi working away.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has hold of Carlier's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carlier tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gerbandi cranks the arm and Carlier screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carlier, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Island gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. #TD2#
Island is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Island manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Island#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Island has passed one foot through into half guard.
Island sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Island keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Island seems content to control.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown gets full guard.#SUB#
Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Island doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Island manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Island looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Island 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.
Brown keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Island slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Island must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Island passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Island
Brown tries to bench press Island off him but Island keeps the position. #SUB2#
Island working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Island off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (5) Island
Island tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown is not going to allow Island to sit and survive in this position.
Island is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Island is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Brown looking to break Island's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Island remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Island is defending it well.
Island is trying to break free.
Brown is not going to allow Island to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Island is defending it well.
Island trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him. #SUB#
Island fending off the submission attempt from Brown. #T4#
Island holding both Brown 's hands and preventing any damage.
Island can't escape the position.
Island trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Island might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Island is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Island manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Island#T5#
Island postures up.
#SUB2#
Island is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Island slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Island with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Island is continuing to stall.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Island has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Island seems content to control.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #T7#
Island stalling.
Island is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Island 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.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Island has latched onto it... Big trouble! Island pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brown is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Island!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Island! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balopoulos darts in and clinches Hartwell up against the cage.
Balopoulos is pressed up against the cage. Hartwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balopoulos down to the mat. Balopoulos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hartwell gets a clinch. #TD#
Hartwell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hartwell manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Balopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balopoulos wants to control but Hartwell postures up.#SUB#
Hartwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hartwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balopoulos keeps Hartwell under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos is trying to control Hartwell's posture but Hartwell avoids it.
Balopoulos regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hartwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hartwell seems to be working for a kimura but Balopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Balopoulos is defending well. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily.
Balopoulos is looking for a sweep. Hartwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hartwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balopoulos trying to control but Hartwell postures up.
#SUB#
Hartwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Balopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Hartwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been informed that Balopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hartwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balopoulos is just riding it out for now. Hartwell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hartwell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balopoulos defend it? Hartwell steps over the head and cranks it - Balopoulos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hartwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Hartwell!
Brad Hartwell 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson clinches. #TD#
Atkinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandini can't fight it off and eventually Atkinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson being controlled here momentarily.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Bandini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.
Atkinson passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for subs from the bottom but Atkinson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandini is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #T4#
Atkinson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Atkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it. #T6#
Atkinson tries to move to mount but Bandini blocks the move with his legs.
Bandini holding on.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.#T7#
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Atkinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandini for as long as he can get away with.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling away here and it's allowed Bandini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #T8#
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Atkinson is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Bandini
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bandini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for subs off his back but Bandini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.#T10#
Bandini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (5) Bandini
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Bandini's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Bandini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Atkinson turns into him and now he's in Bandini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (10) vs (5) Bandini#T11#
Bandini has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Bandini has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bandini! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Garcia clinches. #TD#
Imaeda successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Imaeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imaeda manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Imaeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself. #SUB#
Imaeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#T1#
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Imaeda pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia stands and throws Imaeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (3) Garcia
Imaeda is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (0) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia looking to control but Imaeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imaeda wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Imaeda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia. #T3#
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but Imaeda doesn't allow it.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is having none of it.
Imaeda tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Imaeda defends it well.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from taking his back.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.#T4#
Garcia controlling from mount.
Imaeda stops Garcia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Imaeda 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.
Imaeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imaeda.
Imaeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Imaeda, not yet.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Imaeda is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Imaeda is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Imaeda defends it.
Imaeda is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is trying to control. Imaeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is pressing down on Imaeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imaeda is holding on for now.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Imaeda wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia prevents Imaeda from improving his position.#T8#
Imaeda is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Imaeda won't allow it.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (8) Garcia
Imaeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9##SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Imaeda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Imaeda. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia pulls Imaeda in to control the position.
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Imaeda passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Imaeda's best efforts.
Imaeda is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imaeda is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Imaeda 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.
#T10##SUB#
Imaeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T11#
Garcia wants to control but Imaeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imaeda.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imaeda is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Imaeda looking to improve position, pressing down on Garcia's thigh with his hand. Garcia seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Imaeda paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Imaeda's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Garcia picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Garcia! |
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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Stephan Letter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schaubi tries to clinch there but Letter circles away.
Schaubi is looking to clinch. #TD#
Schaubi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is trying to keep Letter in close.
Letter won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Schaubi has his foot on Letter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Letter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Letter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Letter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schaubi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Letter has passed into half guard!
Letter controlling the pace. #T1#
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Letter has control of the leg.
Letter wants to pass to mount but Schaubi is defending the position.
Letter slows the pace down in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Schaubi is pressing down on Letter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Letter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Letter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Letter trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi is pressing down on Letter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Letter is holding on for now. #T3#
Schaubi keeps trying to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Letter reverses the position - he's now on top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (4) vs (2) Schaubi#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Letter defends well.#SUB2#
Schaubi has his foot on Letter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Letter works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Letter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Letter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Letter is aware though and is defending well.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle here but Letter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (7) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Letter trying to control the pace.
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Letter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Letter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Letter (7) vs (6) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Letter 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 Schaubi gets his way!
#SUB2#
Schaubi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T6##SUB2#
Schaubi working for the choke.
Letter really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Schaubi's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking to break Letter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Letter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schaubi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Schaubi tries to keep control of the position but Letter is staying busy.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking for the RNC.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Letter pushed the leg off.
Letter is holding onto Schaubi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Letter wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Schaubi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Letter is defending well though. Schaubi let's go of the attempt for now.
Letter wants to escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Schaubi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Letter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Letter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letter is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Letter is defending against the submission attempts here by Schaubi.
#T9#
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Letter is defending well. #SUB#
Letter actively working from the bottom here.
Letter tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T10#
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Letter keeps working.
Schaubi is pressing down on Letter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Letter is holding on for now.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Letter is working from the bottom.
Schaubi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (7) vs (9) Schaubi
Letter working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Schaubi tries to control but Letter wriggling away.
Letter is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Schaubi tries to take Letter's back but instead Letter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Letter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaubi on the ground.#SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Letter won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount.
Schaubi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Letter! Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (7) vs (12) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi has hold of Letter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Letter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T13##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Letter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Letter! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (9) vs (12) Schaubi
Schaubi can't keep his opponent in guard - Letter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letter is working away from the top position though.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Schaubi is looking to control Letter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is pressing down on Letter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 12 to 9.
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 9 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boganda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Boganda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choo Oi defends it nicely.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but Choo Oi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barthelemy Boganda.
Boganda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choo Oi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boganda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda shoots for a takedown but Choo Oi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choo Oi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Boganda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Boganda#T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Boganda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choo Oi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Boganda. Oh but Choo Oi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Boganda goes limp - he's gone! Choo Oi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dolton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Egyptian is trying to defend but Dolton 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: Dolton (2) vs (0) Egyptian#SUB#
Dolton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egyptian is just riding it out for now. Dolton eventually gives up the hold.
Dolton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Dolton is controlling well.
#T1#
Egyptian trying to control here.
Dolton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Dolton prevents Egyptian from improving his position.
Dolton is thwarting Egyptian's attempts to control the position.
Dolton trying to mount his opponent but Egyptian defends it.
Dolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Egyptian trying to hold on to Dolton's head to control him but Dolton postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolton in particular looking to stall.
Dolton is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolton is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Dolton is controlling well.
Egyptian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Dolton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Dolton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Dolton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dolton trying to control from Egyptian's half guard. Egyptian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dolton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Egyptian trying to keep a closed guard but Dolton is proving a slippery customer.
Egyptian pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Dolton controlling from the top position.
Egyptian working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Dolton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Dolton tries to pass.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dolton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (2) Egyptian
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dolton is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.
Dolton continues to stall.
Egyptian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Egyptian trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolton is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian being controlled here momentarily.
Dolton looking to control but Egyptian passes into half guard.
#T11#
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Egyptian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dolton.
Egyptian is stalling in the full guard.
Dolton working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Dolton 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.
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet.
Dolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Dolton pulls Egyptian in close to his closed guard and prevents Egyptian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Egyptian preventing the sweep. #T13#
Dolton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dolton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.#T14#
Dolton pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dolton gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dolton takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Scott Dolton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Osiris Egyptian stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Everett Covington!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Covington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Covington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Covington somewhat.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Covington as he jumps to the side.
Covington slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Covington! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nogueira (4) vs (0) Covington
Covington prevents Nogueira from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Covington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Covington defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Covington is looking to control Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Covington avoid being mounted?
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Covington sees it coming and defends easily.
Covington is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Covington is just riding it out for now. Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Covington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Covington gets back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Nogueira passes Covington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Covington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Covington. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (7) vs (0) Covington
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Covington is looking to escape.
Nogueira wants to take Covington's back here but Covington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Covington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Covington tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Nogueira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Covington! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (10) vs (0) Covington#SUB#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Covington manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Covington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Covington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (2) Covington#SUB#
Nogueira has his foot on Covington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Covington works his way back into a safe position though.
Covington trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Covington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (12) vs (2) Covington
Nogueira pushes down on Covington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Covington is having none of it. #T4#
Covington is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Covington won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount.
Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Covington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira. #SUB#
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira trying to control from Covington's half guard. Covington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Covington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (12) vs (4) Covington
Covington 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. #T5#
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Covington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (14) vs (4) Covington
Nogueira passes into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to pass Covington's guard but actually Covington recovers to full guard.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Covington is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Covington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Covington manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (14) vs (6) Covington#SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Covington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Covington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Covington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Covington has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nogueira holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Covington is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (14) vs (9) Covington#SUB2#
Covington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira regains half guard.#T7#
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control here.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Covington is defending well. Nogueira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Covington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nogueira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'. |
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