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SSG 170 Manning vs Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Tischenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Jones
Tischenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tischenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tischenko's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tischenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DF Fitnesscentrum. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tischenko really is a fat lump.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Tischenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Tischenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischenko tries to get out of the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (5) Jones
Tischenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
Tischenko trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tischenko is being controlled here.
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tischenko is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Tischenko denies him. #T5#
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (7) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Tischenko (2) vs (10) Jones
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Let's hope that Jones 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.
You can see the frustration on Tischenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tischenko.
Tischenko trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Good control from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Tischenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tischenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones is trying to stick to Tischenko's back but Tischenko is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tischenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (10) Jones
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Tischenko trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (12) Jones#SUB#
Tischenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tischenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tischenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#T10#
Jones stands and throws Tischenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (4) vs (15) Jones
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
More stalling from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tischenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Tischenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (6) vs (15) Jones
Jones keeping full guard, as Tischenko tries to pass. #T12#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tischenko is one step ahead there. #T13#
Tischenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Tischenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Tischenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tischenko from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Tischenko wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sensei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hageman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hageman's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Sensei
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Sensei advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sensei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sensei 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.
Hageman is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sensei is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sensei to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sensei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sensei is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. #T1#
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Sensei has control of the leg.
Hageman is doing well to control the position and prevent Sensei from advancing to side control.
Sensei wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.
Sensei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sensei passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Sensei#SUB2#
Sensei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Sensei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sensei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hageman wants to control but Sensei postures up.#SUB2#
Sensei is trying to get an arm triangle but Hageman is defending well. #SUB2#
Sensei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hageman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hageman tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (0) vs (7) Sensei#T3##SUB2#
Sensei goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Sensei
Hageman won't allow Sensei to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sensei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hageman stacks Sensei on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (7) Sensei
Hageman advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (7) vs (7) Sensei
Sensei is trying to escape the mount.
#T4##SUB#
Hageman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sensei manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sensei tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sensei is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sensei tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sensei has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Sensei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts.
Sensei trying to control here.
Hageman prevents Sensei from improving his position.
Sensei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sensei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (9) Sensei
Sensei being controlled here momentarily.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
Sensei is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Sensei has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Sensei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sensei wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hageman is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sensei is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sensei wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Sensei wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position. #T7#
Sensei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sensei is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hageman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sensei trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (9) Sensei
Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Hageman pushes down on Sensei's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sensei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Sensei gets back to full guard.
Sensei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hageman passes Sensei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a submission of some sort.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hageman is sitting in close to Sensei's body. Sensei has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hageman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hageman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sensei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kylar Sensei!
Our winner, Kylar Sensei, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondiou shoots for a takedown but Lefevre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lefevre shoots for a takedown but Mondiou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Lefevre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lefevre showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Mondiou
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Mondiou tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lefevre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou 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.#SUB#
Lefevre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mondiou tries to hold on but Lefevre postures up.#T2#
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Mondiou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondiou is trying to maintain the position but Lefevre is very close to passing his half guard.
Lefevre controlling the action here. #T3#
Lefevre moves into full mount! Mondiou won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (8) vs (0) Mondiou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre controlling his opponent.
Lefevre tries to control but Mondiou wriggling away.
Lefevre prevents Mondiou from getting the reversal.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lefevre prevents Mondiou from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mondiou tries to improve his position but Lefevre has taken his back! Lefevre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mondiou tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lefevre pushes Mondiou away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey looks for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls well.#TD2#
De Moncey feints and as Gro Ulfimph raises his hands in defense, De Moncey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (0) vs (2) De Moncey
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (2) De Moncey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the sweep.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.#T1#
De Moncey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here.
De Moncey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (4) De Moncey
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but De Moncey controlling him for the moment.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here. #T4#
De Moncey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but De Moncey defends easily.
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Gro Ulfimph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (4) vs (4) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Gro Ulfimph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gro Ulfimph works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Moncey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gro Ulfimph uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (4) De Moncey
You can see the frustration on De Moncey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Moncey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph working away.
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.
De Moncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Moncey.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to De Moncey's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gro Ulfimph defends it easily.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Moncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (6) De Moncey#T9#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
De Moncey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
De Moncey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Moncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Moncey defends well.
De Moncey stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
De Moncey postures up.
#T12#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
De Moncey stays in close to Gro Ulfimph's body and controls the position.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T13#
De Moncey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph pulls De Moncey in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #T14#
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but De Moncey controlling him for the moment.
De Moncey 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Murzol Gro Ulfimph, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halleck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Globe.
Nice takedown defense from Halleck. No joy for Globe on that attempt.
Globe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halleck tries to counter with a takedown but Globe is quick to defend against it.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Globe.#TD2#
Globe looking to score a takedown here. Halleck is defending well but Globe drives through and ends up in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halleck (0) vs (2) Globe#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halleck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Globe trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Globe controls the pace.
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Globe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Globe passes Halleck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck is looking to improve his position.
Halleck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Globe wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Globe preventing the sweep.
Halleck keeping full guard, as Globe tries to pass. #T3#
Globe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halleck controls Globe momentarily but Globe frees himself.
Halleck seems keen to control Globe's posture.#SUB#
Halleck has his foot on Globe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Globe works his way back into a safe position though.
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halleck is retaining full guard.
Halleck is trying to keep Globe in close.
Globe is stalling in the full guard.
Halleck 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: Halleck (2) vs (2) Globe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Halleck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Globe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halleck.
Globe controlling the position well.
Halleck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Globe is pressing down on Halleck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Halleck is fighting to break Globe's control of his arms but Globe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Globe keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck content to stall in guard here.
Globe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Halleck passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (2) Globe
Globe regains half guard.
Globe wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Globe is refusing to be controlled, as Halleck sits in half guard.
Halleck passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (8) vs (2) Globe
Globe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Globe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Halleck controlling from mount.
Halleck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Globe is looking to escape.
Halleck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Globe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Globe tries to control the position but Halleck now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (11) vs (2) Globe#T8##SUB#
Halleck looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Globe showing good submission defense here.
Globe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halleck is taking a breather. Globe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Globe trying to control from the bottom.
Halleck is trying to control the action in half guard but Globe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halleck is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Globe reverses the position - he's now on top in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (11) vs (4) Globe#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halleck holds on and takes a little breather.
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck 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.#T10#
Globe 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.
Globe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Globe postures up.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Globe from controlling successfully.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Globe postures up.
Halleck pulls Globe in close to prevent any damage.
Globe looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Globe passes into half guard.
Globe is trying to control. Halleck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Globe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halleck is staying active underneath Globe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Halleck tries to roll over but Globe keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Globe in particular looking to stall.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.
Halleck moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Halleck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.
Globe stopping the sweep attempt from Halleck.
Globe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Globe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (11) vs (7) Globe
Halleck sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions off his back.
Globe is controlling the pace.
Globe wants to control but Halleck is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB2#
Globe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Halleck wants to control but Globe is keeping busy.
Globe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Globe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halleck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halleck moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Globe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Globe advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lake.#TD2#
Frederick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (0) vs (4) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake prevents Frederick from moving into mount.
Lake tries to buck Frederick off but Frederick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #T1#
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (0) vs (6) Frederick
Lake tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T2#
Lake can't escape the position.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T3#
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Lake gets back to half guard.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Frederick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.
Lake trying to control but Frederick postures up.
Lake controlling the position for now.#T4#
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick stalling.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Frederick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Frederick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Lake is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Frederick trying to control from Lake's half guard. Lake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake seems keen to control Frederick's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#T7#
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake trying to control the position.
Frederick won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #T8#
Frederick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Frederick 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.#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (6) Frederick
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (8) Frederick
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (11) Frederick
Lake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (11) Frederick
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lake trying to pass the guard but Frederick defending well. #T11#
Frederick is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederick 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.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lake stalling.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake'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.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Frederick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frederick trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Frederick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frederick controlling the position.#T14#
Lake content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lake.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick 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.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
It looks like Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hunt stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T2#
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt 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.#T3#
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (3) Hunt
Mason postures up.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Mason 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Mason is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt taking a breather here.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (2) vs (10) Hunt
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Mason is staying busy.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off. #T12#
Mason tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Hunt biding his time, controlling Mason. #SUB2#
Hunt has managed to slip his arm under Mason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mason is tapping out! Submission win for Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt! |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz looks for a takedown but Fella sprawls well.
Fella is looking to counter the offense by Nutz and move into the clinch.
Fella slaps away a takedown attempt from Nutz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nutz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stella Fella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justa Nutz.
Nice takedown defense from Fella. No joy for Nutz on that attempt.
Fella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nutz tries to get set, Fella tries to push him back and clinch up but Nutz manages to avoid the attempt.
Fella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nutz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fella wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz closes the distance and clinches up with Fella, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes Fella against the cage but Fella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fella seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fella 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: Fella (2) vs (0) Nutz
Fella stalling. #T1#
Nutz is controlling Fella's trapped leg to prevent Fella from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Fella seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
Nutz looking to control.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fella trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to keep Fella in close.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fella controls the pace.
Fella wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Fella preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Fella pushes his legs off easily.
Fella trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Nutz controls Fella momentarily but Fella frees himself. #SUB2#
Nutz has his foot on Fella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fella works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fella wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Fella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Fella is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fella is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Fella controlling him for the moment.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella being controlled here momentarily.
Fella trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Fella is fighting to break Nutz's control of his arms but Nutz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fella wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fella content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Fella looking to pass the guard.
Fella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fella trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is pulling down on Fella's head. It's preventing any offense from Fella, at least for the moment.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz pulls Fella in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is trying to keep Fella in close.
Fella tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Fella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully. #T8#
Fella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Fella is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Nutz looking to control.
#T9#
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fella's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fella (2) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz wants to control from the top but Fella keeps moving.
Fella is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Fella is working from the bottom.
Nutz postures up.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fella is pulling down on Nutz's head. It's preventing any offense from Nutz, at least for the moment.#T10#
Nutz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fella trying to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control from Fella's half guard. Fella has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fella is controlling Nutz's posture.
Fella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fella is retaining full guard.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Fella.
Nutz looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Fella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Fella wants to control but Nutz passes easily into half guard.
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fella is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Nutz is keen to just control but Fella is a slippery customer.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Fella wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz is keen to just control but Fella is a slippery customer.
Nutz slows the pace down in half guard.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Fella is working away. #T13#
Nutz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fella (2) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz controlling from side mount.
Fella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fella's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fella is being controlled here.
Fella is looking to reverse the position.
Nutz is staying tight to Fella's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Let's hope that Nutz 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.
Fella stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Fella can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz trying to control the position but Fella is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Justa Nutz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Maximus is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T6#
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Maximus.#T8#
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus stalling. #T10#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (11) Maximus#T11#
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.#T12#
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling from mount.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (14) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 0.
Alexander Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Manning pushes him away.
Manning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manning can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Manning looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Chai is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai trying to control but Manning is having none of it.
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Manning is just holding on here. Chai manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (8) Chai#T4#
Chai gets his hands free as Manning looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position.
Chai not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Manning is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manning is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Manning's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, 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.
George Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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