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SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bingwen forces Heliogabale back against the cage and clinches.
Heliogabale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingwen to keep the fight standing.
Heliogabale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bingwen after a bit of a struggle.
Heliogabale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jiao Long Bingwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sardon Heliogabale.
Heliogabale tries to pull guard but Bingwen holds him up against the cage and eventually Heliogabale drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Heliogabale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bingwen uses from the top position.
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heliogabale dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (0) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Bingwen is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Bingwen defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Bingwen's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bingwen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura here.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (0) vs (5) Heliogabale#T3#
Heliogabale fails to advance to Bingwen's back.
Heliogabale content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back here but Bingwen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bingwen is trying to reverse the position but instead Heliogabale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (8) Heliogabale#T4#
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bingwen is breathing heavily.
Heliogabale controlling Bingwen's posture.
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen has gone for a leg lock! Heliogabale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bingwen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (10) Heliogabale
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingwen is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Heliogabale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bingwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (13) Heliogabale
The referee asks Heliogabale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heliogabale prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Heliogabale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bingwen is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale stalling.
Bingwen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Bingwen is defending the position.
Heliogabale is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Bingwen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bingwen is holding on for now.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (16) Heliogabale
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to secure an arm triangle but Bingwen defends it well. #T9#
Heliogabale fails to take his opponent's back.
Bingwen is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Bingwen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back but he can't do it this time.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Bingwen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heliogabale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Heliogabale forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (2) vs (19) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke but no joy.
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (19) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bingwen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heliogabale pulls Bingwen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bingwen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heliogabale holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingwen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (21) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (4) vs (24) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Heliogabale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Bingwen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (4) vs (27) Heliogabale
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 27 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Edison closes the distance and pushes Conquer Worlrd back into the cage.
Edison gets underhooks to prevent Conquer Worlrd's takedown attempt.
Conquer Worlrd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edison walks away with a smile on his face. Conquer Worlrd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Edison 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: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (4) Edison
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.
Edison taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Edison is working to tighten his grip on Conquer Worlrd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Conquer Worlrd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Edison is really squeezing tight and eventually Conquer Worlrd passes out! Edison breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Addy Edison! |
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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; Ken Tsai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsai on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsai's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tsai (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick passes Tsai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frederick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsai! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsai (0) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick looking to control but Tsai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsai is breathing heavily.
Frederick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tsai has given up his back here. Will Frederick look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Tsai (0) vs (8) Frederick
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsai trying to control the hands but Frederick breaks the grip.
Tsai staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control. #T1##SUB2#
Frederick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tsai taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Barnes
Soares is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Soares preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Soares tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soares's body.
Soares rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Soares looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares is really stuck here.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Soares, looking for the choke.
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#
Barnes gets his hands free as Soares looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Soares reverses nicely into Barnes 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (2) vs (10) Barnes
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes 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: Soares (2) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes stalling.
Soares has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (2) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling from mount. #T6#
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Barnes 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.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soares is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Soares has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soares (2) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes keeps control of the position as Soares tries to break free.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Soares buck him off.
Barnes is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares 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 Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (18) Barnes
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Barnes 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. #T8#
Barnes pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Soares defends the submission attempt.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (23) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Soares is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (26) Barnes
Soares is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes takes Soares's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soares is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (4) vs (29) Barnes#T10##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish. #SUB2#
Soares defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Soares breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (29) Barnes
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (31) Barnes#SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (34) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is taking a breather. Soares 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.#T12##SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (37) Barnes
Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (6) vs (40) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soares just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Soares is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Soares is defending it 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.
#T14#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (8) vs (40) Barnes
Soares wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controlling Soares's posture. #SUB#
Soares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soares (8) vs (44) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soares, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 44 to 8. |
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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 4 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets caught flat footed, as Lake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Lake trying to control the position.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.#T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
Lake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.#T2#
Lake looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lake trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard. #T4#
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there. #T5#
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake wants to sweep here but Yasalmibaal controlling him for the moment.
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Yasalmibaal controlling from the top position.
Lake pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Lake is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Lake controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#T9#
Lake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lake controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Lake 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.
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #T11#
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Yasalmibaal working a defensive guard here.
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (6) Yasalmibaal
Lake is looking to sweep but instead, Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Yasalmibaal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Lake trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Yasalmibaal gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 6.
Odaishah Yasalmibaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Kimura tries to counter it with a takedown but Laulhere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Kimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laulhere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimura is in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kimura
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laulhere gets his way!
Kimura trying to control the hands but Laulhere won't let him.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laulhere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura 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: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.#T5#
Laulhere trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laulhere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laulhere has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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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 18 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Rhodeo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Banner is controlling Rhodeo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#T1#
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Rhodeo#T2#
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodeo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Rhodeo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Berendas
Walker is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berendas 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker 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: Walker (2) vs (2) Berendas
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Walker'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.#SUB2#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T3#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to move into half guard but instead Berendas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (4) Berendas
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #T5#
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Berendas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker passes Berendas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T8#
Walker is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T9#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Berendas is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T10#
Berendas has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Walker stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T13#
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berendas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (6) Berendas
Berendas stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Berendas pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Berendas prevents Walker from improving his position.
Berendas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berendas to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 6 to 4.
A victorious Uvele Berendas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cahute
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pushing down on Philbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Philbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Cahute moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert prevents Cahute from taking his back.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.
Cahute takes Philbert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philbert is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (0) vs (8) Cahute#SUB2#
Philbert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cahute's arms.
Philbert is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Cahute 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (8) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cahute has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cahute controlling the position.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Philbert pushes down on Cahute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#T4#
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cahute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (8) Cahute
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cahute to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (8) vs (8) Cahute
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Cahute trying to control the hands but Philbert breaks the grip.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
Cahute just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Philbert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cahute tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Cahute wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free.
Cahute is really stuck here.
#T6#
Philbert is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Philbert looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Philbert has the hooks in. Cahute is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Philbert passes his arm under Cahute's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cahute taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
A victorious Van Dyke Philbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Solo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Solo is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Solo
Solo tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Solo is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Solo trying to control here.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Solo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T6#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Solo
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it. #T8#
Barnes avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnes looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Solo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Barnes is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Solo
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Solo is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes has control of Solo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Barnes tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T14#
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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