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SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Pickles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pickles dives in and scores a takedown into Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pickles (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka has Pickles pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka is pulling down on Pickles's head to control his posture.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Pickles from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka pulls Pickles in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Prochazka is continuing to stall.
Pickles trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Pickles tries to pass.
Pickles trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka has control of Pickles's left arm, preventing Pickles from doing any damage. #T2#
Pickles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pickles trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pickles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pickles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prochazka has his hands on Pickles's head, controlling the position.
Pickles content to stall in guard here.
Prochazka controlling the position.#T3#
Pickles trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka is pulling down on Pickles's head. It's preventing any offense from Pickles, at least for the moment.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Prochazka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The adventures of Prochazka the control monster continue. Boring.
Pickles preventing the sweep.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Pickles postures up.
Pickles trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Pickles won't allow Prochazka to sweep him here. #T5#
Prochazka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pickles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pickles being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pickles 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. #T6#
Pickles is fighting to break Prochazka's control of his arms but Prochazka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prochazka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pickles (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Pickles keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass.
Pickles controlling the position.
Prochazka stands and throws Pickles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pickles (2) vs (5) Prochazka
Pickles trying to remain calm as Prochazka controls from the top position.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Pickles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prochazka controls the position.
Prochazka in the domination position with Pickles hanging on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pickles (2) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Prochazka is looking to work his way around to Pickles's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Pickles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Prochazka controlling from mount.
Pickles wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Pickles is looking to improve his position but Prochazka isn't that keen on the idea.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Prochazka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pickles tries to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away. #T10#
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pickles is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka controlling from mount.
Pickles is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka content just to control the position here. #T11#
Pickles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Prochazka fails to move to back control.
Pickles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Pickles is working to get back to half guard.
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Prochazka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pickles can't escape the position.
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Pickles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pickles is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Yuri Prochazka 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sticks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sticks is trying to pull guard but Smiff has him pressed against the cage.
Sticks tries to pull guard but Smiff won't allow it.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Javontonius Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sticks pulls guard successfully.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks 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.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Sticks seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Sticks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sticks looking to control.
#T2#
Sticks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sticks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Sticks wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Sticks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Sticks.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smiff pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sticks reverses the position - he's now on top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (0) vs (2) Sticks
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sticks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Sticks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Sticks moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (5) Sticks
Smiff tries to improve position but can't.
Sticks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (7) Sticks#T5#
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticks is controlling the pace.
Sticks is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.#T6#
Sticks prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Sticks trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Sticks slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Smiff moves into full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Sticks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sticks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (10) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T8#
Sticks just content to control the position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Smiff is trying to control Sticks's posture but Sticks avoids it.
Sticks wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Smiff prevents Sticks from improving position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
A control attempt from Smiff but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (12) Sticks#T10#
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smiff is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Sticks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Sticks controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Smiff tries to hold on but Sticks postures up.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Sticks tries to control but Smiff wriggling away. #T13#
Smiff is looking to improve his position but Sticks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sticks controlling his opponent.
Sticks trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Sticks prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sticks wants to finish this one by submission but Smiff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sticks. #T14#
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Sticks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sticks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smiff is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (12) Sticks
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Fiddle Sticks 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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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Pilkington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pilkington looking to score a takedown here. Moly is defending well but Pilkington drives through and ends up in Moly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (0) Moly
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington is working hard here to advance position.
Pilkington won't allow Moly to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pilkington has gone for a leg lock! Moly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pilkington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (2) Moly
Pilkington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilkington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pilkington pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pilkington has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Pilkington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pilkington trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Pilkington looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilkington, not yet.
Pilkington is trying to control the position but Moly postures up. #SUB2#
Pilkington wants to reverse the position here. Moly has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pilkington is forced to tap! Pilkington looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Holy Moly!
A victorious Holy Moly 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Great Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Barnes controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.#T1#
Scott pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Barnes trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes controlling the position.#T6##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott advances to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T8#
Scott is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
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: Scott (2) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (9) Barnes#T10#
Scott stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Scott is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Scott tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Barnes gets to mount! Scott was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (2) vs (11) Barnes
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#T11##SUB2#
Scott defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott 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: Scott (4) vs (11) Barnes#T13##SUB2#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (11) Barnes#SUB#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (7) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Scott preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Scott trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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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 7 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kyran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Kyran is now in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyran controls the pace.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kyran postures up.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyran is aware though and is defending well.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is trying to keep Kyran in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Kyran tries to pass. #T2#
Kyran is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kyran is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Liminal MMA inform us that Simmons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simmons for as long as he can get away with.
Simmons controls Kyran momentarily but Kyran frees himself.
Kyran passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Simmons#T4#
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Kyran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kyran controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.#T7#
Kyran is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Kyran maintains control.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran'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.#T8#
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran content just to control the position here.
Kyran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (8) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran looking for the RNC.
Simmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyran not allowing Simmons to control his hands.
Simmons breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (8) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (10) vs (2) Simmons#T11#
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (13) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran slows the pace down.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kyran is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (15) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran controlling his opponent.
Kyran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Kyran avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount but Kyran keeps good control and instead manages to take Simmons's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (18) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyran.
Further stalling from Kyran.#SUB#
Kyran has got his arm under Simmons's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simmons has spun round into Kyran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (4) Simmons
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyran is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Kyran trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is pressing down on Kyran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyran is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for an americana but Kyran has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simmons was thinking about the submission.
Simmons trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyran holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 19 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dew scores with a takedown into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Dew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snowstrinski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Dew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowstrinski defends it easily.#SUB#
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowstrinski defends it easily.
Dew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Dew keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Dew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Dew has gone for a leg lock! Snowstrinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dew looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dew looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dew! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dew (8) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Dew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Dew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Snowstrinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snowstrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a sweep but Dew has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dew (10) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Dew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snowstrinski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snowstrinski and Dew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Dew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snowstrinski, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dew is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Snowstrinski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dew gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Snowstrinski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dew lets go of the hold and Snowstrinski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kent Dew! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon takes a little break here. Atkinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gascon trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon 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: Atkinson (5) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkinson working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atkinson controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Gascon is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Gascon is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T5#
Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson'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.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Gascon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (6) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon regains half guard.#T8#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Gascon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gascon. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (16) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gascon is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascon has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Atkinson forces his way into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Gascon gets full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Atkinson is fighting to break Gascon's control of his arms but Gascon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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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 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhodeo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Barnes has Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Rhodeo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.#T1##SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to control the hands but Barnes breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A victorious Freddy Barnes 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 19 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thumb as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Manning gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Manning manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Manning
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Manning
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Manning postures up.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Manning wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thumb wants to control but Manning passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Manning trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manning's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (2) Manning
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manning wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manning tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Manning looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
Manning is trying to break free.
Manning trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Manning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Thumb 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, Manning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thumb keeps control of the position as Manning tries to break free.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Thumb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb is hanging on to Manning's back as he tries to escape.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb controls the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control. #T8##SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Manning from escaping the position.
Thumb tries to keep control of the position but Manning is staying busy.
Manning rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Manning is in bad spot here.
Manning trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.
Thumb biding his time, controlling Manning. #T10##SUB#
Thumb working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Thumb has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Schaubi darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.#TD2#
Schaubi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schaubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #T2#
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schaubi has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Schaubi passes Maximus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard. #T6#
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus keeping hold of Schaubi's head, controlling as best he can.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T7#
Schaubi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Schaubi
Maximus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.#T8#
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.#T9#
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi tries to push Maximus's head away but Maximus is holding on tight.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Maximus wants to control the action here but instead Schaubi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (8) Schaubi
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaubi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus tries to control Schaubi's body but Schaubi pushes him off. Maximus squirms to his side and now Schaubi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (11) Schaubi#T12#
Maximus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schaubi's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (11) Schaubi#T13#
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Schaubi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (2) vs (15) Schaubi
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (2) vs (18) Schaubi
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T14#
Schaubi gets his hands free as Maximus looks to control.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
Maximus wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Maximus looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 18 to 2.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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