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SSG Thanksgiving 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafa Peziev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ionas Demetriou!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Demetriou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demetriou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peziev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peziev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Demetriou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peziev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rafa Peziev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionas Demetriou.#TD#
Peziev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peziev manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peziev (4) vs (0) Demetriou
Demetriou being controlled for a moment.
Demetriou tries to buck Peziev off but Peziev is having none of it.#SUB#
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demetriou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demetriou tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Peziev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Peziev (6) vs (0) Demetriou
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peziev working for a submission but Demetriou is keeping him at bay.
Peziev wants to take his opponent's back but Demetriou doesn't allow it.
Peziev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Demetriou is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Peziev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Peziev extends the arm and Demetriou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafa Peziev!
A victorious Rafa Peziev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shac Carwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Carwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Levesque gets caught flat footed, as Carwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carwin (2) vs (0) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carwin defends it easily.
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carwin trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Carwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carwin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (5) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Carwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Carwin has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily.
Levesque is looking to control Carwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Carwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levesque has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Levesque is staying active underneath Carwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carwin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (8) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Carwin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Carwin trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carwin is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Carwin is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Levesque trying to control from the bottom.
Carwin prevents Levesque from improving his position.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Levesque looking for subs from the bottom but Carwin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (11) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque wants to control but Carwin is having none of it.
Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Carwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levesque is surviving well by controlling Carwin's body position as best he can.
Carwin tries to control but Levesque wriggling away. #T6##SUB#
Carwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Carwin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Levesque reaches up to try and control the position but Carwin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Levesque rolls and tries to escape and now Carwin has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Carwin (14) vs (0) Levesque
Carwin doesn't have the hooks in and Levesque manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carwin (14) vs (2) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque preventing the sweep. #T7#
Carwin keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving. #SUB#
Carwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Levesque advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carwin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mendes avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Mendes#SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Mendes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (4) Mendes
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Mendes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (7) Mendes
Jones is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (10) Mendes#T2#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Mendes takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (4) vs (13) Mendes
Mendes avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones tries to break free.
#T3#
Mendes gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (6) vs (13) Mendes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (13) Mendes#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (15) Mendes#T4##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Mendes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (18) Mendes
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Mendes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (9) vs (21) Mendes
Mendes gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones trying to control the position but Mendes manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mendes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Mendes gets his hands free as Jones looks to control. #SUB2#
Mendes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Mendes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mendes has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones trying to control the hands but Mendes breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mendes tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for the choke but no joy. #T6#
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Mendes.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7##SUB2#
Jones is trying to control the position but Mendes manages to sink in the RNC - Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes! |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Spots closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Spots
Spots is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Spots is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Spots controlling the pace. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
Spots trying to control the pace.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodeo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position. #T2#
Spots perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
Rhodeo pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage.
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controlling Spots's posture.
Spots wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spots is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rhodeo has his foot on Spots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spots works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is not content to let Spots control the position.
Spots prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Well, if Spots 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.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spots is aware though and is defending well.
Spots content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Spots has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rhodeo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spots is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rhodeo pulls down on the head and he's put Spots to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blaird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waterman is fending him off so far but Blaird persists. Nope, Waterman circles away and we're back to standing.
Waterman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Blaird takes the fight into the clinch.
Blaird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Blaird pulls guard effortlessly.
Waterman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaird's guard.
Blaird trying to hold on to Waterman's head to control him but Waterman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaird wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is keen to just control but Blaird is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaird is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Blaird is in trouble now - Waterman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Blaird#SUB#
Waterman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blaird manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Waterman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blaird, who protects the arm well.
Blaird is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
Blaird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waterman tries to advance to mount but Blaird denies him. #T2#
Waterman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blaird! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (5) vs (0) Blaird#SUB#
Waterman looking for a guillotine from mount but Blaird is having none of it. #SUB#
Waterman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blaird is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blaird and Waterman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blaird prevents Waterman from moving into mount. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaird has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Waterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaird is defending well. #SUB#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Waterman has hold of Blaird's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blaird seems comfortable defending it but Waterman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blaird is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blaird is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Waterman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Albert Blaird was interviewed post fight and said 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Danner dives in for a single leg takedown but Berendas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Danner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berendas can't fight it off and eventually Danner manages to take the fight to the floor. Berendas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Berendas
Danner wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Danner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Danner won't allow Berendas to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Danner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (5) Berendas
Danner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danner is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Berendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danner is just riding it out for now. Berendas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for a kimura but Danner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
Danner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Danner is trying to control but can't.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Danner is defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Danner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T4#
Danner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (8) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Danner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Danner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (8) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (10) Berendas
Danner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Danner keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Danner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (6) vs (10) Berendas#T6##SUB2#
Berendas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Danner 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 Berendas. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danner's best efforts.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Danner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danner wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but Berendas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Danner postures up.
Danner pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Danner is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Danner looking to pass the guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danner 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. #SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB2#
Berendas working for a triangle but Danner defends it easily.
Berendas 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: Danner (9) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas prevents Danner from improving his position.
Berendas is keen to just control but Danner is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Berendas seems to be working for a kimura but Danner defends the submission attempt.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Danner defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but Danner is defending well.
#T12#
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (15) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but Danner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (11) vs (15) Berendas
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (14) vs (15) Berendas
Danner is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danner takes a little break here. Berendas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position. #T14#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Danner is controlling well.
Danner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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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 10 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Azhur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azhur is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azhur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araujo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azhur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araujo is defending well.
Jonathas Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Azhur.#TD#
Araujo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Azhur preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azhur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azhur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Azhur defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Azhur frees his head nicely. Oh but Araujo has switched to an armbar! Azhur is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hug wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Hug turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Hug
Plant is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Hug slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Hug has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (7) Hug
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The referee asks Hug politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hug prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Hug taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Hug 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.#T4#
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant being controlled for a moment.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hug's best efforts.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is pressing down on Hug's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Plant has an active guard here but Hug has managed to pass into half guard.
Hug is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Plant is trying to keep Hug in close.
Plant pulls Hug in to control the position. #SUB#
Plant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (10) Hug
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Hug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hug working away.#T9#
Hug is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Plant wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hug stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Hug#T10#
Hug is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Hug wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (12) Hug
Hug wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T11#
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hug's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (12) Hug
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (12) Hug#SUB#
Plant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Plant trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Plant in the domination position with Hug hanging on.
Plant trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hug holds on to Plant's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hug is not content to let Plant control the position. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but Hug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (14) Hug#T14#
Plant looking to control.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Plant wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plant there! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (17) Hug
Plant is just holding on here. Hug manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (7) vs (20) Hug
What can Plant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 20 to 7. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth controls the position.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smooth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel seems a little lost for a moment, as Smooth dominates the positioning.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Chancel is being controlled here.
Chancel tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Smooth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth fails to advance to Chancel's back.
Smooth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chancel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (9) Smooth#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smooth controlling the positon.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
#T3#
Smooth controlling well, preventing Chancel from escaping the position.
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
Well, with Smooth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Smooth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chancel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#T4#
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
It looks like Smooth 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.
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth keeps control of the position easily here as Chancel tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Smooth working for a choke but Chancel is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Smooth 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.
Chancel is really stuck here.
#T6#
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chancel.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel trying to control the position but Smooth manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Smooth biding his time, controlling Chancel.
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chancel turns into Smooth and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (9) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet. #T8#
Chancel trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth looking to control.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smooth 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: Chancel (2) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it. #T9#
Chancel trying to get back to full guard but Smooth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Smooth
Chancel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smooth wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10##SUB2#
Smooth is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it.
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (17) Smooth
Chancel is keeping busy.
Smooth keeps control of the position as Chancel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chancel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smooth's arms.
Chancel just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chancel is breathing heavily.#T12#
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
Smooth is not going to allow Chancel to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#SUB2#
Smooth has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chancel is in real trouble here. Smooth gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chancel is tapping out! Smooth wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Tim Smooth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finn is trying to defend but Yi 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: Yi (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Finn has an active guard here but Yi has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yi is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Yi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Yi seems to be looking for submissions.
Finn gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Finn working for submissions but it's allowed Yi to get to half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn 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.
Finn wants to control but Yi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finn is just riding it out for now. Yi eventually gives up the hold.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well. #T4#
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yi passes Finn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Yi is looking to pass into half guard but Finn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Finn
Yi keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #T6#
Finn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (4) vs (2) Finn
Finn controls Yi momentarily but Yi frees himself.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Yi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Finn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yi has cracked it and Finn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Yi!
Jin Yi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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