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SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jachym Prusik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prusik (0) vs (2) Green
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prusik trying to control from the bottom.
Prusik tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Prusik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Prusik is trying to get back to full guard.
Prusik trying to control but Green postures up.
Prusik wants to get back to full guard.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prusik (0) vs (5) Green
You can see the frustration on Prusik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Green stalls from top position.
Prusik struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Prusik's face as Green controls the position.
Prusik wants to control but Green postures up.#T3#
A control attempt from Prusik but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prusik (0) vs (7) Green
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prusik wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Prusik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Prusik is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Green wants to take Prusik's back but he can't do it this time.
Prusik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Prusik tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prusik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Prusik tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Prusik wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Prusik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prusik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prusik is working to get back to half guard.
Green takes Prusik's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prusik (0) vs (10) Green
I really don't envy Prusik right now.
Prusik trying to control but not successfully.
What can Prusik do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
I really don't envy Prusik right now.
Green is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Prusik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Green is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Green controlling well, preventing Prusik from escaping the position.
Prusik wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free. #T7#
Green has good solid back control here.
Prusik trying to control the position but Green manages to sink in the hooks.
Prusik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Green.
Prusik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prusik tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#T8#
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
Prusik trying to control from the bottom.
Prusik is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Prusik won't allow it. #SUB#
Prusik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Prusik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green prevents Prusik from improving his position.#T9#
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prusik (0) vs (13) Green
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prusik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Prusik is looking to get to half guard.
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
Green controlling from the full mount.
Prusik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prusik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Green avoids the attempt from Prusik to control.
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prusik wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Prusik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Prusik is holding on to half guard well.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Prusik defends it.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Prusik is holding on to half guard well.
Well, if Green 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.
#T13#
Prusik wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Prusik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green stalling.
Prusik is trying to control but can't.
Prusik is controlling Green's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Green is pressing down on Prusik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prusik is holding on for now. #T14#
Green content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Prusik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prusik is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green wins on points by 13 to 0.
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano looks for a takedown but Vilmat sprawls well.
Sadrano dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilmat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Sadrano tries to sprawl but Vilmat drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (0) Sadrano#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Vilmat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadrano trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but Sadrano is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vilmat 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.
#T1#
Sadrano is positioning himself well to prevent Vilmat advancing to mount.
Vilmat is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Vilmat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadrano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Vilmat is just content to waste time from the top position. Sadrano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vilmat looking to sit in guard and control but Sadrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) Sadrano
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vilmat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Vilmat could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vilmat 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.
Sadrano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vilmat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Vilmat sits in half guard.
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
Sadrano is not content to let Vilmat control the position.#T4#
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sadrano working for a triangle but Vilmat defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T5#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadrano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vilmat controlling from the top position.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sadrano has locked up a guillotine! Sadrano's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vilmat is holding on here and Sadrano must be using up a lot of energy. Vilmat has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sadrano gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arelvam Sadrano!
An out of breath Arelvam Sadrano 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Heliogabale struggling a bit here.
Ryan controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Heliogabale is trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (4) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Ryan defends it.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heliogabale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is controlling Heliogabale's trapped leg to prevent Heliogabale from advancing to side control.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Heliogabale is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of Ryan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ryan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan regains half guard.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. #T3#
Ryan moves into full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heliogabale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Heliogabale is proving a slippery customer.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan wants to sweep here but Heliogabale controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there. #T6#
Heliogabale pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (6) Ryan
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan wants to hit a sweep here but Heliogabale passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ryan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (13) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Heliogabale won't let him. #SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Ryan 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 Heliogabale gets his way!
Ryan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heliogabale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan tries to roll but Heliogabale sticks to his back.
#T9##SUB#
Ryan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heliogabale.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for the choke from the back position but Ryan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ryan 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 Heliogabale gets his way!
Heliogabale is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Heliogabale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heliogabale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11#
Heliogabale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ryan 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.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T13#
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale takes the fight on points by 13 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.#CL2#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Huntington is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro is working for takedown but Huntington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huntington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcelo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holter Huntington.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huntington.
Huntington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Huntington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Huntington has managed to clinch.
Huntington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huntington.
#TD2#
Huntington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (0) vs (2) Huntington
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro 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.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (2) Huntington
Castro stands and throws Huntington's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (2) Huntington
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huntington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington is letting Castro control him for a moment.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Huntington struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
Huntington can't do much from the bottom here.
Huntington seems a little lost for a moment, as Castro dominates the positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB#
Castro tries for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huntington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huntington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.#T4#
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro just content to control the position.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huntington for as long as he can get away with.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington can't do much from the bottom here.
Huntington tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position. #T5#
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Huntington struggling a bit here.
Castro controlling the position from side mount.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Castro trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Castro controlling the position from side mount.
Huntington wants to control but Castro postures up.
Huntington tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Castro taking a breather here.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#T7#
Castro controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position. #T8#
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huntington controls the position for a moment.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington is looking for a sweep.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Castro trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Castro staying calm.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington trying to remain calm as Castro controls from the top position.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Castro 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.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (8) vs (2) Huntington
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Castro fails to move to back control.
Huntington wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Castro prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huntington gets back to half guard.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (11) vs (2) Huntington
Castro avoids the attempt from Huntington to control.#T13#
Castro controlling his opponent.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castro wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Castro content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castro.
Huntington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huntington 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: Castro (11) vs (4) Huntington
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huntington preventing the sweep. #T14#
Castro pulls Huntington in close to prevent any damage.
Castro trying to control the position.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Castro looking for a guillotine here but Huntington defends easily.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Marcelo Castro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im here to stay, you guys better get used to 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Soares
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frederick stalling. #SUB#
Frederick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Frederick passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Soares
Soares is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soares wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Soares stops Frederick from passing to mount.
Frederick works to advance to full mount. Soares defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Soares
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.#T2#
Soares is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frederick tries to control but Soares wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soares tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Soares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soares keeps trying to improve his position.
Soares looks winded!#T3#
Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Frederick 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.
Frederick is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soares defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soares tries to break free.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Soares rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Soares tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T4#
Soares breaks Frederick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (13) vs (2) Soares
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment.
Frederick 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: Frederick (15) vs (2) Soares
Frederick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (2) Soares
Frederick content just to control the position here. #T5#
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (21) vs (2) Soares#SUB#
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frederick controlling well, preventing Soares from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frederick is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (21) vs (4) Soares
Soares wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.#T6#
Frederick has control of Soares's left arm, preventing Soares from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick 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: Frederick (23) vs (4) Soares
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with.
Frederick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soares reverses the position - he's now on top in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (23) vs (6) Soares#SUB2#
Soares drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Soares as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Frederick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Soares! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Soares!
A victorious Rafael Soares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Joon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edison was covering up waiting for the punch and Joon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (0) Edison
Joon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Edison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Edison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Edison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edison manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Edison's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison pulls Joon in to control the position.
Joon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (5) vs (0) Edison#SUB#
Joon is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edison has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Joon is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well. #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Joon tries for a kimura but Edison is defending well. #SUB#
Joon tries for a kimura but Edison is defending well. #SUB#
Joon is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well. #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edison, who protects the arm well.
Edison is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Edison can't do much from the bottom here.
Joon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Joon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Edison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joon's best efforts.#T4##SUB#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon.
Joon prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well. #SUB#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
Edison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joon is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Joon wants to work for an arm triangle but Edison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edison wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Edison tries to roll over but Joon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon 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.
#SUB2#
Edison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Joon is working for a kimura here but Edison manages to reverse the position and he's now in Joon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (5) vs (2) Edison#SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Edison pushing down on Joon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Edison is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.
Edison trying to control the pace. #T8##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.
Joon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
Edison preventing the sweep. #T9#
Edison controlling from the top position.
Edison trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (5) vs (5) Edison
Edison trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon prevents Edison from moving into mount. #T10#
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (7) vs (5) Edison
Joon is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#SUB#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon. #SUB#
Joon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11##SUB#
Joon 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.
Edison gets full guard.#SUB#
Joon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joon (7) vs (9) Edison
Joon tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Edison trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joon is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (7) vs (12) Edison
Edison controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Joon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edison.
Edison wants to control the pace but Joon is squirming around nicely.
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 (9) vs (12) Edison#T14#
Edison is trying to keep Joon in close.
Edison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Edison controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Edison in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (9) vs (14) Edison#SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edison defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Kuang
Chancel stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet. #SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB2#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Kuang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuang gets full guard.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang has control of Chancel's left arm, preventing Chancel from doing any damage. #T4#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (9) vs (2) Kuang#T5#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel 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.#T6#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel is really struggling to control Kuang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel'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.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action.
Kuang wants to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.#T8#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kuang is a slippery customer.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is controlling Chancel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel not doing much here.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kuang 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.#T11#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Kuang trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (12) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soderberg to the mat! Soderberg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Gerbandi#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
Gerbandi just trying to survive but Soderberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a choke but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg is working for a rear naked choke. Gerbandi is not defending it well and Soderberg has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gerbandi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gerbandi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (4) vs (0) Lake
Lake is trying to control Philbert's posture but Philbert avoids it.
Lake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lake struggling a bit here.
Lake tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake isn't going anywhere.
Lake is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Philbert trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #SUB#
Philbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Philbert off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (4) vs (4) Lake
I would not like to be Philbert right now.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
Lake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Philbert prevents Lake from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Lake is not going to allow Philbert to sit and survive in this position.
What can Philbert do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lake is looking to control Philbert but Philbert is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lake keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
#T3#
Will Lake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Philbert is trying to break free.
Philbert just trying to survive but Lake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
Lake trying to control.
Philbert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lake 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.
Lake stalling.
Philbert preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lake stalling.
Philbert is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (8) vs (4) Lake
Lake just trying to survive but Philbert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.#T5#
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lake.
Lake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (4) Lake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lake manages to regain half guard.
Lake is controlling Philbert's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Lake trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Philbert wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Lake moves into full guard.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Lake wants to control but Philbert passes easily into half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Philbert wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philbert in particular looking to stall.
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (14) vs (4) Lake#T8#
Lake is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Lake tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (16) vs (4) Lake
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Lake tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Lake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lake wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Lake can't escape the position.
Philbert mounts Lake! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
Lake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lake.
Lake is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (4) Lake
Philbert wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Lake struggling a bit here.
Philbert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (21) vs (4) Lake
Philbert avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
Lake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lake wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lake is looking to escape.
Lake tries to control the position but Philbert now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (24) vs (4) Lake
Good control from Philbert.
Philbert avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands. #T14##SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lake can't escape the position.
What can Lake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lake trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Philbert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Van Dyke Philbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 15 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 4 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gambini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gambini
Chai keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
Chai has his hands on Gambini's head, controlling the position.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to advance position but Gambini counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Gambini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Gambini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Gambini
Chai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini tries to improve position but can't.
Gambini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai not doing much here.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Gambini
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gambini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
Gambini is not content to let Chai control the position. #T5#
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gambini's legs.
Gambini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chai in the domination position with Gambini hanging on.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gambini's legs.
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working.
Chai is staying tight to Gambini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gambini is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T7#
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is staying tight to Gambini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gambini is defending well. #T8#
Gambini gets full guard.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai stays in close to Gambini's body and controls the position.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Gambini has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T9#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Chai is staying tight to Gambini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Gambini prevents Chai from improving position.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to control the position but Gambini is working away.
Gambini gets back to half guard.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gambini defends it.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Gambini is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Gambini
Gambini stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (9) Gambini
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Gambini just content to control the position.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Gambini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gambini trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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