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SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Roth
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (2) vs (4) Roth
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Velasco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasco, who protects the arm well.
Velasco wants to control but Roth postures up.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Roth gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (6) Roth
Velasco 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.
Velasco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T3#
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth passes Velasco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T4#
Velasco is pressing down on Roth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (2) vs (9) Roth
Velasco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (11) Roth
Roth avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5##SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasco is now in Roth's guard. A big mistake from Roth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (4) vs (11) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is looking to cinch up a triangle. Velasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roth's body to avoid the submission. Roth has instead reached around Velasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roth arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gallagher tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Gallagher
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Gallagher
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnett dominates the positioning.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gallagher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gallagher looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett taking a breather here. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Barnett takes a little break here. Gallagher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Barnett controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Barnett swings around for an armbar but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Gallagher
Barnett has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Gallagher#T4#
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Gallagher is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (2) Gallagher
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett fails to move to back control.
Gallagher is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barnett has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (2) Gallagher#SUB#
Gallagher is trying to defend against the choke here but Barnett has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Barnett Tightens the hold and Gallagher taps out furiously! Barnett displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
An out of breath Quinn Barnett 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ignon.
Ignon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Ignon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott is working for takedown but Ignon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sauv Ignon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Scott.
Ignon stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
#TD#
Ignon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignon (4) vs (0) Scott
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ignon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Scott is defending well but eventually Ignon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Scott has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon 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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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 1 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dubs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Dubs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to improve his position but Dubs is controlling well.
Dubs wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubs trying to control from Green's half guard. Green has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Dubs controlling him for the moment.
Green keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green 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: Green (2) vs (2) Dubs#SUB2#
Dubs actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.#T2#
Green has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Dubs
Dubs is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Green controlling his opponent.
Green takes Dubs's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (8) vs (2) Dubs
Green controlling the position well here. Dubs rolled but Green kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Dubs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Green is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Green'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.#T4#
Green avoiding Dubs 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Green controlling the positon.#SUB#
Dubs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Green's arms.
Green controlling from the back.#SUB#
Green working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
Green 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.
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.
Green continues to stall.#T6#
Further stalling from Green.#SUB#
Green tightening his grip on Dubs, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Green has got one arm under Dubs's chin. This could be trouble... Dubs trying to control the other hand but Green gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dubs has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Green!
A victorious Lester Green 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Halleck as Ngannou shoots in.
Halleck tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Ngannou with that takedown attempt.
Halleck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngannou.
Halleck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ngannou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Halleck
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halleck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Halleck#T1##SUB#
Halleck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halleck has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather.
Halleck passes Ngannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck uses his free foot to push down on Ngannou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngannou. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Halleck
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Halleck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halleck prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ngannou tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou prevents Halleck from taking his back.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngannou defends it well. #T5#
Halleck wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely.
Halleck pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Halleck wants to take his opponent's back but Ngannou doesn't allow it. #T6#
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Halleck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck controlling the pace for now.
Halleck fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Ngannou regains half guard.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg.
Halleck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Halleck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halleck wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou has a hand on Halleck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halleck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Halleck
Ngannou 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.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ngannou is staying active underneath Halleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Halleck's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Halleck is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Halleck moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck tries to move to mount but Ngannou blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou trying to remain calm as Halleck controls from the top position.
Halleck wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Halleck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12##SUB2#
Halleck tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Halleck is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Halleck looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Darkins drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Darkins is pushing down on Kuningas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuningas is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkins controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkins controls the pace.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Darkins postures up.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Darkins
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas is pulling down on Darkins's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Darkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Darkins 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.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins is fighting to break Kuningas's control of his arms but Kuningas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Darkins stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (7) Darkins
Darkins wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas trying to remain calm as Darkins controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darkins tries to move to mount but Kuningas blocks the move with his legs.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Darkins trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Darkins working away.
Darkins trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Darkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Darkins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Darkins
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back. #SUB2#
Kuningas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Darkins. #T7##SUB2#
Darkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Darkins tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away.
Darkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Darkins is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8##SUB2#
Darkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuningas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Darkins working for a submission but Kuningas is keeping him at bay.
Darkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back. #T9#
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well. #SUB2#
Darkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kuningas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Darkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrell Darkins!
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins 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 6 wins and 10 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.#CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doctore tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Doctore drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Barnes is trying to trip Doctore. He has hold of a leg but Doctore is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Doctore with the active half guard here but Barnes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (0) vs (5) Barnes
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Doctore is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doctore manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Doctore won't allow it.
Barnes trying to control from Doctore's half guard. Doctore has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doctore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doctore has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Doctore wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doctore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (7) Barnes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Doctore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (4) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doctore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Doctore is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Doctore has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. #SUB#
Doctore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doctore. #T4#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Doctore is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Doctore is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Doctore is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
Doctore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doctore stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Doctore forces his way into half guard.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (4) vs (9) Barnes#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (4) vs (12) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes wants to control but Doctore is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doctore tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doctore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Doctore is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doctore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doctore is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doctore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doctore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away. #T13##SUB#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Trevor Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Akaro Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Horiguchi pulls guard.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (3) Barnes
Horiguchi is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Horiguchi blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Horiguchi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (5) Barnes#T1#
Horiguchi is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Horiguchi's coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Horiguchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horiguchi wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Horiguchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Horiguchi tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Horiguchi can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horiguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horiguchi is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Horiguchi is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Horiguchi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Horiguchi is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes looking to control but Horiguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Horiguchi gets back to half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (8) Barnes#T6#
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Horiguchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes is trying to control here but Horiguchi has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horiguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Horiguchi trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#T7#
Horiguchi won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is keen to just control but Horiguchi is a slippery customer.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (11) Barnes
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Horiguchi prevents Barnes from improving position.
Horiguchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Barnes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Horiguchi struggling a bit here.#T8#
Horiguchi looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (13) Barnes
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes trying to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horiguchi defends it well.
Horiguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Horiguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (18) Barnes#T10#
Horiguchi tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Barnes tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Horiguchi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Horiguchi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (18) Barnes
Horiguchi preventing the sweep.
Horiguchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horiguchi advances to half guard. #T11#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Horiguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T12#
Horiguchi moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (5) vs (18) Barnes
Horiguchi controlling from the full mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. #SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Well,Horiguchi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Horiguchi has control of the leg.
Horiguchi trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Horiguchi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horiguchi in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 5. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai clinches.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
#TD#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresner defends it easily.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner#T1#
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Dresner
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Dresner#T2#
Dresner tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dresner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (3) Dresner#SUB#
Dresner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Dresner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Dresner 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 Chai gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dresner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stsyapan Chai!
A victorious Stsyapan Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyng as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banner is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.#TD#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyng continues to stall.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Banner
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner stops Kyng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kyng controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Banner
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Banner won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner controlling Kyng's posture.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Banner postures up.
Banner trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T6#
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Kyng defends it.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control but Kyng is keeping him busy. #T7#
Banner prevents Kyng from improving his position.#SUB2#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Kyng won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyng keeping control of the position.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T9#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well. #T10#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (5) Banner
Banner looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely.
Kyng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (8) vs (8) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kyng right now.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyng fending off the submission attempt from Banner. #T12#
Banner biding his time, controlling Kyng.
Kyng is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
Kyng can't escape the position.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB2#
Banner working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Banner off and cradles Kyng's limp body as Banner celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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