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SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lin Wang (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well. #T1#
Lin Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lin Wang is being controlled here.
Lin Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Lin Wang is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lin Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lin Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (2) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Lin Wang's posture.
Lin Wang pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lin Wang wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Lin Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Lin Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lin Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (8) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lin Wang turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (7) vs (8) Ryan
Lin Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (10) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well. #SUB#
Lin Wang tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Lin Wang just content to control the position. #SUB#
Lin Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lin Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (12) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ryan 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.#T6#
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (15) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lin Wang wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it. #T7#
Ryan is in trouble now - Lin Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Lin Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lin Wang tries to control but Ryan wriggling away. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well. #SUB#
Lin Wang goes for an armbar but Ryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang is breathing heavily.#T8#
Lin Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin Wang's guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Lin Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lin Wang 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: Lin Wang (20) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan won't allow Lin Wang to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lin Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Lin Wang trying to control the position.
Lin Wang managing to control the position.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lin Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (15) Ryan
Lin Wang struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ryan stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Lin Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lin Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (18) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan working for a submission but Lin Wang is keeping him at bay. #T12#
Lin Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lin Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Lin Wang tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lin Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Lin Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lin Wang.
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lin Wang is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Lin Wang.
Lin Wang looking to control but Ryan passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lin Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin Wang keeps working.
Ryan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lin Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lin Wang tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Lin Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan is trying to control. Lin Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin Wang is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lin Wang takes the fight on points by 20 to 18.
A very excited looking Dang Lin Wang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 10 wins and 25 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lundgren has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lundgren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hughes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Lundgren
Hughes just trying to survive but Lundgren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hughes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a rear naked choke. Hughes is not defending it well and Lundgren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hughes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hughes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignon gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Saunders
Ignon is controlling Saunders's posture.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Saunders advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Saunders
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon's coaches at Cope's 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.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Saunders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Saunders
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Saunders isn't that keen on the idea.
Saunders wants to take Ignon's back here but Ignon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saunders seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ignon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heliogabale is looking to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Blue
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Blue controlling the pace.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
Blue controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Heliogabale won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heliogabale is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huntington with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Castro
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Huntington's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huntington has control of Castro's left arm, preventing Castro from doing any damage.
Huntington 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.
Huntington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (2) Castro
Castro is controlling Huntington's posture.
Let's hope that Castro 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.#T2#
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Huntington is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Castro trying to control the position here.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro 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: Huntington (2) vs (4) Castro
Castro trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away. #T3#
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Huntington defends it.
Castro prevents Huntington from improving his position.
Huntington trying to control here.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castro is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now.
Huntington wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Huntington trying to control from the bottom.
Huntington tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#T4#
Castro stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (2) vs (7) Castro
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro controlling the position.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Huntington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Castro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Huntington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntington controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Castro is looking to pass into half guard but Huntington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huntington is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (4) vs (7) Castro
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Castro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (4) vs (11) Castro
Huntington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Huntington moves into full guard.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Huntington.
Castro passes Huntington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huntington is controlling Castro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.#T9##SUB#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Castro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (14) Castro
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Castro maintains control.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Castro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (4) vs (17) Castro#SUB2#
Castro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huntington wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (4) vs (20) Castro
I really don't envy Huntington right now.
A lull in the action here.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Huntington is looking to get to half guard.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington tries to hold on but Castro pushes him away. #T11#
Castro looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Huntington tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Huntington can't escape the position.
Huntington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (23) Castro#T12#
Castro controls the position.
Castro is continuing to stall.
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.#T13#
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Huntington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is staying tight to Huntington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Castro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huntington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Huntington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
Huntington tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castro controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Castro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (26) Castro
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 26 to 4.
Marcelo Castro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace. #T1#
Strakapoud won't allow Rhodeo to pass to mount.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Rhodeo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Strakapoud is defending the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Rhodeo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (8) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Strakapoud 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.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard. #T4#
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud 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: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Rhodeo#T5##SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strakapoud. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Strakapoud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud advances to half guard. #T6#
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Rhodeo's guard but actually Rhodeo recovers to full guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Strakapoud is pushing down on Rhodeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Strakapoud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
#T7#
Rhodeo wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strakapoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strakapoud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Rhodeo
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodeo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control. #T8#
Rhodeo 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.
It looks like Rhodeo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodeo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strakapoud.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rhodeo's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (12) Rhodeo
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T9#
Strakapoud stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (12) Rhodeo
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (16) Rhodeo
Strakapoud tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Strakapoud buck him off.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo has good solid back control here.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Strakapoud taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rhodeo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klopstock! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Darkins (4) vs (0) Klopstock
Darkins trying to control the position but Klopstock is working away.
Klopstock tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Darkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klopstock, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Darkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klopstock is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock struggling a bit here.
Darkins controlling from side mount.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but Klopstock denies him. #T1#
Klopstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Darkins seems content to control.
Darkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (0) Klopstock
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Darkins prevents Klopstock from getting the reversal.
Darkins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Darkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klopstock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Klopstock 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: Darkins (7) vs (2) Klopstock
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Klopstock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins trying to control here.
Klopstock wants to take a breather but Darkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klopstock pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Darkins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Klopstock seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Klopstock seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Klopstock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darkins is just riding it out for now. Klopstock eventually gives up the hold.
Darkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Klopstock is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins won't allow Klopstock to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klopstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #SUB2#
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klopstock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Klopstock seems to be working for a kimura but Darkins defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Darkins! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (5) Klopstock
Darkins is squirming around, avoiding Klopstock's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Klopstock looking to secure an arm triangle but Darkins defends it well.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.#SUB2#
Klopstock has control of Darkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Darkins wants to hold on but Klopstock pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Klopstock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klopstock controlling the position easily from mount.
Klopstock tries to control but Darkins wriggling away.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.#SUB2#
Klopstock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (9) vs (5) Klopstock
Klopstock 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.
Darkins advances to half guard. #T7#
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Klopstock defending well.
Darkins is trying to control. Klopstock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back.
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Klopstock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klopstock trying to control from the bottom.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it. #SUB2#
Klopstock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Klopstock defends it. #T8#
Klopstock is in trouble now - Darkins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (12) vs (5) Klopstock
Darkins moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (15) vs (5) Klopstock#SUB#
Darkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Klopstock preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB#
Darkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klopstock is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Klopstock is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Klopstock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB#
Darkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darkins biding his time, controlling Klopstock. #SUB#
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Klopstock right now.
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Darkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darkins is hanging on to Klopstock's back as he tries to escape.
#T10##SUB#
Klopstock fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
Darkins gets his hands free as Klopstock looks to control. #SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Klopstock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Klopstock for a finish.
Darkins doesn't have the hooks in and Klopstock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (15) vs (7) Klopstock#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Darkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klopstock defends it easily.
Darkins is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darkins's guard.
Klopstock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darkins is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Klopstock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klopstock.
Klopstock is thwarting Darkins's attempts to control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Klopstock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
#SUB2#
Klopstock is trying to work for a kimura but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins tries to roll over but Klopstock keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Klopstock wants to work for an arm triangle but Darkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Darkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Klopstock from advancing to side control.
Klopstock moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (15) vs (10) Klopstock
Darkins prevents Klopstock from improving position.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Darkins is trying to control Klopstock's posture but Klopstock avoids it. #T14##SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Klopstock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Darkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klopstock but great work by Darkins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (19) vs (10) Klopstock
Klopstock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy.
Darkins is thwarting Klopstock's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Darkins has control of the leg. #SUB#
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After winning the bout, Darrell Darkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Navarro has Yasalmibaal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Navarro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yasalmibaal tumbling to the mat - Navarro dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yasalmibaal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Navarro is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#T2#
Yasalmibaal slips nicely into half guard.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T4#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Navarro is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Navarro
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet. #T6#
Navarro wants to hit a sweep here but Yasalmibaal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Navarro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yasalmibaal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Yasalmibaal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to finish this one by submission but Navarro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yasalmibaal. #T8#
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Navarro looking for a sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (17) vs (6) Navarro
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T9##SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (19) vs (6) Navarro#T10#
Navarro tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Navarro regains half guard.
Navarro is in trouble now - Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (6) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking to secure an arm triangle but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T11#
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Navarro 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.
Navarro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Navarro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Navarro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Navarro won't allow Yasalmibaal to sweep him here.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T13#
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Navarro wants to advance to full mount but Yasalmibaal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (10) Navarro
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spanks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Spanks working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#T1#
Spanks is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard.
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks is controlling Ibrahim's posture.#T2#
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks 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.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Spanks trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spanks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Spanks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries to control but Spanks wriggling away.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim looking to control but Spanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Spanks is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (0) vs (8) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim controlling well, preventing Spanks from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Spanks is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim 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, Spanks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spanks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spanks is trying to break free.
#T9#
Ibrahim doesn't have the hooks in and Spanks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Spanks prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T11#
Spanks is stalling here. Ibrahim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spanks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ibrahim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Spanks is working away.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim stalling.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (15) Ibrahim
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Ibrahim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ibrahim is looking to work his way around to Spanks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
Spanks stops Ibrahim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spanks has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (2) vs (18) Ibrahim#T13#
Ibrahim biding his time, controlling Spanks. #SUB2#
Spanks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Spanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spanks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Ibrahim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spanks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spanks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ibrahim off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 22 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berendas.
Berendas shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berendas fails with the takedown#TD#
and Philbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Berendas
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uvele Berendas.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Philbert is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard.
Philbert is looking to get back to full guard here but Berendas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Berendas
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Berendas working away.#T3#
Berendas gets to mount! Philbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (2) vs (7) Berendas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berendas prevents Philbert from getting the reversal.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T6#
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Berendas looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T7#
Philbert is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Well, if Berendas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Philbert is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Philbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Philbert is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Berendas has his hands clasped together but Philbert extends and breaks Berendas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Philbert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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