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SSG 173 Beat The Man 6 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Mikheil Dgebuadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Voljtech!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Voljtech 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: Dgebuadze (0) vs (2) Voljtech
Dgebuadze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dgebuadze keeping moving, preventing Voljtech from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Voljtech thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dgebuadze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dgebuadze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dgebuadze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voljtech wants to control from the top but Dgebuadze keeps moving. #SUB#
Voljtech avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dgebuadze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dgebuadze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dgebuadze keeping full guard, as Voljtech tries to pass. #T1#
Dgebuadze working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dgebuadze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking for a triangle but Voljtech pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Voljtech thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dgebuadze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voljtech is aware though and is defending well.
Voljtech passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dgebuadze (0) vs (5) Voljtech
Dgebuadze struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Voljtech is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dgebuadze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Voljtech trying to control the action but Dgebuadze is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Voljtech thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voljtech working away.#SUB2#
Voljtech is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dgebuadze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dgebuadze is looking to regain half guard here but Voljtech keeps moving and retains side control.
Dgebuadze is trying to control Voljtech's posture but Voljtech avoids it.
Dgebuadze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voljtech's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dgebuadze is trying to control but can't.
Dgebuadze won't allow Voljtech to pass to mount.
Dgebuadze trying to control but Voljtech postures up.
#SUB2#
Voljtech looking for a submission but Dgebuadze manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T3#
Voljtech trying to control but Dgebuadze is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dgebuadze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voljtech defends it easily.#SUB2#
Voljtech is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dgebuadze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dgebuadze has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dgebuadze (2) vs (5) Voljtech
Dgebuadze 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.
Dgebuadze trying to move into half guard but instead Voljtech has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dgebuadze (2) vs (7) Voljtech#T4##SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking for a triangle but Voljtech pushes his legs off easily.
Voljtech trying to control but Dgebuadze is working from the bottom.
Dgebuadze has Voljtech pulled in close to control his posture.
Voljtech trying to control but Dgebuadze is working from the bottom.
Dgebuadze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Voljtech might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dgebuadze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voljtech defends well.#SUB#
Dgebuadze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voljtech trying to control but Dgebuadze is working from the bottom. #T5#
Dgebuadze is trying to control the position but Voljtech postures up. #SUB#
Dgebuadze looking for a guillotine here but Voljtech defends easily.
#SUB2#
Voljtech drops back looking for a leg! Dgebuadze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dgebuadze manages to kick Voljtech off! Voljtech jumps back into Dgebuadze's guard.
Dgebuadze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Voljtech is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dgebuadze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dgebuadze is pulling down on Voljtech's head. It's preventing any offense from Voljtech, at least for the moment.
Voljtech wants to control from the top but Dgebuadze keeps moving. #T6#
Dgebuadze pulls Voljtech in to control the position. #SUB#
Dgebuadze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voljtech is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dgebuadze has his foot on Voljtech's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voljtech works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dgebuadze working for a triangle but Voljtech defends it easily.
Dgebuadze is breathing heavily.
Dgebuadze keeping moving, preventing Voljtech from controlling successfully.
Voljtech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Voljtech wants to pass the guard but Dgebuadze is keeping the position.
Voljtech trying to control the position from guard on top but Dgebuadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking for a triangle but Voljtech pushes his legs off easily.
Dgebuadze keeping moving, preventing Voljtech from controlling successfully. #T7#
Dgebuadze has control of Voljtech's left arm, preventing Voljtech from doing any damage.
Dgebuadze continues to stall.#SUB#
Dgebuadze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voljtech defends well.
Voljtech passes into half guard.
Voljtech wants to take a breather but Dgebuadze is having none of it. #SUB2#
Voljtech in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dgebuadze tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Voljtech!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Voljtech! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ryan is trying to trip Kazuchika. He has hold of a leg but Kazuchika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Ryan
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan stands and throws Kazuchika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (5) Ryan
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Kazuchika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Kazuchika is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuchika sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuchika is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is keen to just control but Kazuchika is a slippery customer.
Ryan is pressing down on Kazuchika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazuchika is holding on for now.
Ryan stalling. #T2#
Kazuchika moves into full guard.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuchika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuchika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Kazuchika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazuchika wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ryan trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Kazuchika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Kazuchika gets full guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuchika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kazuchika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuchika defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazuchika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazuchika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Ryan won't allow Kazuchika to sweep him here. #T6#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kazuchika keeps moving.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (8) Ryan
Kazuchika being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazuchika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Kazuchika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kazuchika (4) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan is trying to control Kazuchika's posture but Kazuchika avoids it.
Ryan tries to buck Kazuchika off but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Kazuchika trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Kazuchika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kazuchika wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuchika sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Kazuchika keeps him under control.
Ryan is not content to let Kazuchika control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kazuchika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kazuchika is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Kazuchika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kazuchika from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuchika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ryan has his feet on Kazuchika's thighs here. He's pushed Kazuchika off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazuchika screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rock Lejond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Lejond and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (0) vs (2) Barnes
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T1#
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Lejond defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Lejond won't allow it.
Barnes is taking a breather. Lejond 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.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lejond is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lejond avoid being mounted?
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Lejond is trying to control but can't.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
It looks like Barnes 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.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lejond is defending well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Lejond tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lejond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Lejond trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Lejond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lejond sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Lejond trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Lejond defends the submission attempt.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Lejond is defending the position.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lejond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lejond! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (0) vs (5) Barnes#T9#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes tries to take his opponent's back but Lejond turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (2) vs (5) Barnes
Lejond trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lejond escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (5) vs (5) Barnes#SUB#
Lejond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond postures up.#SUB#
Lejond is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lejond prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Lejond advancing to mount. #T12#
Lejond is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lejond pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lejond defends it easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Barnes has Lejond pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Lejond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lejond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (5) vs (7) Barnes
Lejond looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lox Sleech! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Sleech shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Sleech fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Sleech persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleech (2) vs (0) Green
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleech uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (5) vs (0) Green
Green tries to reverse the position but Sleech maintains control.
Sleech has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green tries to hold on but Sleech pushes him away.
Green is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sleech is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Green can't escape the position.
Sleech looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sleech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sleech is stalling here but it's allowed Green to get half guard.
#T2#
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleech is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green gets full guard.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleech (5) vs (2) Green
Sleech tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green is looking to advance position but Sleech won't allow it.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (5) vs (5) Green
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green wants to control the pace but Sleech is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Sleech can't escape the position.
Sleech slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Sleech is working from the bottom.
Sleech is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleech (9) vs (5) Green
I really don't envy Green right now.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Will Sleech go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sleech doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleech (9) vs (7) Green
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Sleech keeps moving. #T5#
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sleech looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleech, not yet.
Sleech 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: Sleech (11) vs (7) Green
Sleech perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Sleech sits in half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Sleech is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Green is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sleech is staying active.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green has his hands clasped together around Sleech's back. He's all about the action.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleech is working away from the top position though.
Sleech wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
Sleech trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green moves into full guard.
Green seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sleech has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Sleech manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (14) vs (7) Green
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green gets full guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleech trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleech is one step ahead there. #T9#
Sleech being controlled here momentarily.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Green throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sleech uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (17) vs (7) Green
Sleech just content to control the position. #T10#
Green is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sleech is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sleech (19) vs (7) Green
Sleech can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Sleech is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Sleech is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green won't allow Sleech to pass to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sleech defends it easily.#T12##SUB2#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sleech passes into half guard.
Sleech trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Sleech takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green is not content to let Sleech control the position.#T13##SUB#
Sleech seems to be looking for submissions.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleech (19) vs (11) Green
Green gets his hands free as Sleech looks to control.
Sleech is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Green looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Green looking for the RNC.
Green is not going to allow Sleech to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Green on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sleech is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Green controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14##SUB2#
Green looking to break Sleech's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sleech remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sleech preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
Green really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sleech.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is controlling the position but Sleech somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleech takes the fight on points by 19 to 11. |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Schlepper gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Schlepper
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Schlepper is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling. #T1#
Jones is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control here.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlepper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB2#
Schlepper working for the choke. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schlepper will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schlepper keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Schlepper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Schlepper controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schlepper working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlepper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Schlepper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.#SUB2#
Schlepper is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jones taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Schlepper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Melia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melia avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Melia has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Da Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Melia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Silva to the mat. Da Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Da Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva 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.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melia passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Melia is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Melia is looking to pass Da Silva's guard but actually Da Silva recovers to full guard.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia 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. #T4#
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Melia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melia looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Melia passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Melia 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.
Melia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T7#
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T8#
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Melia's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Da Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Da Silva!
Melia slows the pace down.
Da Silva is not content to let Melia control the position.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9##SUB#
Melia has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva wants to control but Melia is having none of it.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Melia stalling. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (10) vs (6) Da Silva#T10#
Melia can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Da Silva working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melia trying to control but not successfully.
Melia is in bad spot here.
Melia staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control. #SUB2#
Melia is in a bad position with Da Silva working for a choke. Melia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (6) Da Silva#T11#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Melia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (12) vs (10) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Melia is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Melia is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14##SUB2#
Da Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Melia is trying to escape and Da Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Melia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Da Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 32 wins and 10 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Hlervu is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hlervu controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. #SUB#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T1#
Robinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hlervu dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Robinson#SUB2#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hlervu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu 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.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Robinson#T5#
Hlervu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Robinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson has given up his back. Will we see Hlervu going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Robinson
Hlervu controlling the position well here. Robinson rolled but Hlervu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6##SUB#
Hlervu looking for the choke from the back.
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
#T7#
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hlervu controlling the positon.#T8#
Robinson is really stuck here.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hlervu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Robinson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Robinson just trying to survive but Hlervu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hlervu has the hooks in. Robinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hlervu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Robinson turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (4) Robinson
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (12) vs (4) Robinson
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (15) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hlervu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (17) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson can't escape the position.
Robinson has given up his back here. Will Hlervu look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (20) vs (4) Robinson
Hlervu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robinson doesn't escape. #T12#
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hlervu gets his hands free.
Hlervu controlling the position well here. Robinson rolled but Hlervu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hlervu'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.#T13#
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Robinson is holding onto Hlervu's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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 7 wins and 23 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snowstrinski to the mat! Snowstrinski manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Banner in close.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Banner is stalling here. Snowstrinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snowstrinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (2) Banner
Banner tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner managing to control the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to control.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Banner trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner looking to control.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (6) Banner#T3#
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (4) vs (8) Banner
Banner trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Banner
Snowstrinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Snowstrinski has given up his back. Will we see Banner going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Banner
Banner controls the position.
Banner not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands. #SUB2#
Banner is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Snowstrinski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace.
Maximus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T5#
Schaubi pushing down on Maximus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schaubi passes into side control, despite Maximus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (2) Maximus
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Schaubi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schaubi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Schaubi slows the pace down.
I wouldn't like to be where Maximus is right now.
Maximus being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schaubi's best efforts.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T8#
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Maximus wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi takes a little break here. Maximus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maximus tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.#T10#
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi gets to mount! Maximus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus stops Schaubi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Maximus tries to improve his position but Schaubi has taken his back! Schaubi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Maximus tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schaubi pushes Maximus away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi took to the microphone: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
Cheese is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheese avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch.
Cheese looking for a takedown.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chai down to the mat. Chai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheese but Cheese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Cheese rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD2#
Cheese jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Cheese
Chai is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheese is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Chai tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Cheese controls the position.
Chai tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position. #T4#
Cheese working away.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cheese slows the pace down.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Cheese controls the position.
Cheese working away.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese working away.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cheese keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Cheese
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cheese not doing much here.
Cheese prevents Chai from improving his position.#T8#
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cheese has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (11) Cheese
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Cheese controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Chai tries to hold on but Cheese postures up.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Cheese is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.
Cheese postures up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
Cheese stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T11#
Chai controlling the position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
Chai pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Chai pulls Cheese in to control the position. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheese preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cheese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Cheese sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T14##SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheese defends it easily.
Cheese controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 11 to 0.
Charles Eric Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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