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Stepping Stone 93 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores with a takedown into Joon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal defends easily.
Joon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Joon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it. #T2#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joon! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yasalmibaal prevents Joon from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a guillotine from mount but Joon frees his head quite easily.
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Yasalmibaal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joon keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass. #SUB#
Joon has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Joon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (4) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasalmibaal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep here but Joon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (4) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass. #T6#
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Joon has locked up a guillotine! Joon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Yasalmibaal is holding on here and Joon must be using up a lot of energy. Yasalmibaal has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Joon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon! |
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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 9 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cahute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peyton somewhat.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cahute lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Peyton#SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Cahute postures up.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peyton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Peyton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peyton is not content to let Cahute control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cahute in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peyton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cahute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ibrahim controls the position. #T1#
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Walker sneaks back into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T3#
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is controlling Ibrahim's trapped leg to prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.#T4#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Ibrahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Walker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Walker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Walker looking to control.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker 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.#T10#
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Walker tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Walker controlling the position for now.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Walker 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.#T13#
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sherk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snowstrinski circles away.#TD2#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sherk napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (0) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Snowstrinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Snowstrinski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sherk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sherk (0) vs (6) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sherk is now in Snowstrinski's guard. A big mistake from Snowstrinski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snowstrinski trying to get back to full guard but Sherk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (5) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski tries to reverse the position but Sherk maintains control.
Snowstrinski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (8) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sherk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snowstrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sherk is looking for the choke from the back position but Snowstrinski is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Snowstrinski rolls, trying to escape but Sherk keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Sherk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Snowstrinski defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (8) Snowstrinski
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving. #T3#
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Sherk is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherk defends well.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherk is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Sherk preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowstrinski's guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T5#
Sherk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (13) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Sherk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh. Snowstrinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherk passes into half guard. #T7#
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Sherk is just content to waste time from the top position. Snowstrinski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sherk looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (13) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Sherk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk has his hands on Snowstrinski's head, controlling the position.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Sherk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (15) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is taking a breather. Snowstrinski 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.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well. #T10#
Sherk controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Sherk has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (18) vs (10) Snowstrinski#T11#
Sherk works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (21) vs (10) Snowstrinski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Sherk looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Snowstrinski trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sherk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Snowstrinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (21) vs (12) Snowstrinski
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (23) vs (12) Snowstrinski
Sherk trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Snowstrinski managing to control the position.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski looking to control but Sherk passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it. #SUB#
Sherk is working for an americana but Snowstrinski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sherk was thinking about the submission.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Sherk postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherk takes the fight on points by 23 to 12. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Jagonoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chai is trying to drag Jagonoy to the mat but Jagonoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Chai has hold of one of Jagonoy's legs. Jagonoy is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jagonoy has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy looking to control.
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Chai.#T2#
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Jagonoy pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai postures up.
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Jagonoy is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Jagonoy trying to control here.
Chai is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Jagonoy trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy 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.#T7#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jagonoy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (8) Chai
Jagonoy seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.#T9#
Jagonoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (8) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to improve his position but Jagonoy is controlling well.
Jagonoy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (8) Chai
Chai is not content to let Jagonoy control the position. #T10##SUB#
Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Chai. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (12) Chai
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Jagonoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well,Jagonoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
It looks like Chai 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.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T13#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Chai with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Jagonoy pulls Chai in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Banner is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maximus reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Banner#T2#
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Banner
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus is looking to work his way around to Banner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T5#
Maximus wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to take Banner's back here but Banner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner tries to improve his position but instead Maximus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (2) Banner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner is trying to break free.
#T7#
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Banner is really stuck here.
Banner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Maximus controls the position.
Banner is really stuck here.
#T9#
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Banner is staying busy.#T10#
Maximus has the hooks in. Banner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Banner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Banner's body.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (4) Banner
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Banner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Alexander Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 4 wins and 6 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Kyng.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Laulhere is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Laulhere up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kyng#T1#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Kyng just content to control the position.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it. #T2#
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Laulhere being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng takes a little break here. Laulhere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kyng taking a breather here.
More stalling from Kyng.
Laulhere tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T6#
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (8) Kyng
Laulhere is controlling an arm, preventing Kyng from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (0) vs (11) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng is trying to stick to Laulhere's back but Laulhere is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laulhere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's posture.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (13) Kyng
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng advances to half guard. #T8#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (16) Kyng
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng tries to push Laulhere's head away but Laulhere is holding on tight.#T10#
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laulhere has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (2) vs (19) Kyng
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Laulhere.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Kyng is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T14#
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 14 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alawi jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Alawi controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes stands and throws Alawi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Alawi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Alawi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Alawi#SUB2#
Alawi is looking for a choke. Barnes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barnes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Alawi
Alawi pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Alawi is trying to hold Barnes in close to prevent damage but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Alawi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
Alawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alawi is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T3#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well.
Alawi is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
Alawi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.
Alawi is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi controlling Barnes's posture.
Alawi keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Alawi#T4#
Alawi struggling a bit here.
Barnes trying to control the position but Alawi is working away.
Alawi tries to improve position but can't.
Alawi tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (11) vs (4) Alawi
Alawi is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Alawi tries to break free.
Alawi trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him. #T5#
Barnes trying to control momentarily.
Alawi is really stuck here.
Barnes is trying to stick to Alawi's back but Alawi is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alawi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Alawi
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Barnes controls Alawi momentarily but Alawi frees himself.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes 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.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alawi stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (9) Alawi#SUB2#
Alawi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Alawi keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Alawi prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Alawi is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alawi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (9) Alawi
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Alawi trying to control here.
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Alawi is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T9##SUB2#
Alawi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Alawi managing to control the position.
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (11) Alawi
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Alawi trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (11) Alawi
Alawi is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands and throws Alawi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (11) Alawi
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alawi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (20) vs (11) Alawi
Barnes avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Alawi frees his head quite easily.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Barnes trying to control but Alawi is having none of it.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alawi is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alawi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Alawi working to try and regain half guard.
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 20 to 11. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hug to the mat! Hug manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Hug
Smyth wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Hug's guard.
Hug 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.
Smyth trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Hug
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hug controlling from the top position. #T1#
Hug wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet. #T2#
Hug controlling from the top position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into half guard.
Smyth is looking to control Hug's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smyth avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smyth wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
Hug wants to pass to mount but Smyth is defending the position. #T4#
Hug trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hug controlling the action here.#T5##SUB#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hug pulls his head out easily.
Hug works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Hug
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Hug seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smyth is holding on tight.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Hug manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smyth to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (2) vs (8) Hug
I really don't envy Smyth right now.
Hug keeps control of the position easily here as Smyth tries to buck him off.
#T8##T9#
Smyth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Hug really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smyth.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smyth's body.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smyth trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Smyth can't escape the position.
#T13#
Hug slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More stalling from Hug.#T14#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
Smyth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hug's guard. Nice work there by Smyth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (8) Hug#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (10) Hug
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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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 17 wins and 6 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hlervu.#TD#
Hlervu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth prevents Hlervu from moving into mount. #SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smooth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hlervu prevents Smooth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smooth 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.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smooth is just riding it out for now. Hlervu eventually gives up the hold.
Hlervu is looking to stall here but Smooth recovers full guard. #T2#
Hlervu is pushing down on Smooth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smooth is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Smooth
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smooth is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Smooth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Hlervu works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Smooth regains half guard.#T5#
Smooth is doing well to control the position and prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Smooth defends it.
Hlervu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working. #SUB#
Hlervu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smooth is just riding it out for now. Hlervu eventually gives up the hold.
Smooth desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Hlervu is trying to control. Smooth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smooth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T7#
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#SUB#
Hlervu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8##SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar but Smooth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smooth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Smooth#T9##SUB2#
Smooth has an active guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass into half guard.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Smooth won't allow it.
Smooth is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Hlervu passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (2) Smooth#T10#
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Hlervu keeps moving and retains side control.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hlervu working away.#T12#
Smooth is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth stops Hlervu from passing to mount.
Hlervu advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (20) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
Hlervu tries to control but Smooth wriggling away.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smooth tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T14#
Hlervu looking to control but Smooth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Hlervu looking to control but Smooth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine from mount but Smooth is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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