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SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lothbrok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adamz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (0) Adamz
Adamz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Lothbrok 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. #SUB2#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lothbrok defends it easily.#SUB2#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adamz wants to sweep here but Lothbrok controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrok won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lothbrok 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. #T1##SUB#
Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adamz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adamz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (2) Adamz#SUB#
Lothbrok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adamz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Adamz has gone for a leg lock! Lothbrok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (2) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T2##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but Lothbrok defends it easily.
Lothbrok preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamz is trying to keep Lothbrok in close.
#T4##SUB2#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok 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#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adamz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (4) Adamz
Adamz pushing down on Lothbrok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5##SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lothbrok still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lothbrok has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lothbrok (8) vs (4) Adamz#SUB#
Lothbrok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lothbrok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adamz, who protects the arm well.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Adamz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lothbrok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lothbrok 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.
#T6#
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but Adamz is defending it quite comfortably.
Adamz manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lothbrok has gone for a leg lock! Adamz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (8) vs (6) Adamz
Adamz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Adamz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lothbrok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adamz has Lothbrok in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (10) vs (6) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothbrok is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB2#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Adamz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lothbrok 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.
Adamz 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.#SUB#
Lothbrok 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#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lothbrok defends it easily.#SUB#
Lothbrok 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#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB2#
Adamz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Adamz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adamz looks winded!#T12##SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok 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.
Adamz wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Adamz's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok 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#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.#T14##SUB2#
Adamz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lothbrok should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Adamz has tightened it up now! Lothbrok should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz! |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Georges Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mondiou was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pierre (2) vs (0) Mondiou
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Mondiou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondiou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mondiou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondiou dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pierre (2) vs (2) Mondiou#T1#
Mondiou postures up.
Mondiou passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (2) vs (5) Mondiou
Mondiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondiou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mondiou has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pierre is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mondiou yanks on the arm and Pierre is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mondiou.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Navarro can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Navarro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro 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.
Navarro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Ignon#T1#
Ignon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignon trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro regains half guard.#T2#
Navarro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Navarro tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon is pushing down on Navarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignon is just content to waste time from the top position. Navarro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ignon passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is in trouble now - Ignon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (8) Ignon#SUB2#
Ignon is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
Navarro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignon moves to his opponent's back but Navarro bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Ignon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (8) Ignon#T5#
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ignon has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ignon is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro being controlled here momentarily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro postures up.
Navarro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Ignon is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignon's legs.
Navarro trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignon is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#T11#
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignon is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Navarro content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Navarro moves into full mount! Ignon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Navarro isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Navarro avoids the attempt from Ignon to control.#SUB#
Navarro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ignon has worked his arm free - good work by Ignon!
#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Navarro laying and praying for a moment but Ignon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (8) vs (12) Ignon
Navarro is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignon wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lefevre is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez leaves Lefevre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Sanchez tightens his grip and picks Lefevre up, before dumping him to the ground. Lefevre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Sanchez#T1#
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lefevre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (2) Sanchez#T2#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is controlling Lefevre 's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefevre keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Lefevre is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Lefevre is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lefevre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving. #T4#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lefevre is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre stops Sanchez from passing to mount. #T6#
Sanchez working away.
Lefevre is looking to reverse the position.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Lefevre denies him.
Lefevre wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lefevre tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Lefevre struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lefevre , who protects the arm well.
Lefevre is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez looking to control but instead Lefevre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lefevre wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Lefevre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lefevre is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Lefevre trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
#T10#
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (10) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (2) vs (13) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez has got his arm under Lefevre 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lefevre has spun round into Sanchez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture. #T11#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for subs off his back but Lefevre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lefevre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T12#
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB#
Lefevre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Lefevre eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Lefevre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (7) vs (13) Sanchez
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez trying his best to control but Lefevre has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (9) vs (13) Sanchez#T14#
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (9) vs (15) Sanchez
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Lefevre controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 15 to 9.
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sensei 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: Gro Ulfimph (0) vs (2) Sensei
The fighters are battling for position here. Gro Ulfimph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sensei passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get to full guard.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei advances to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sensei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.
Sensei wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph gets full guard.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sensei frees his head nicely. Oh but Gro Ulfimph has switched to an armbar! Sensei is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 7 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Lin Wang
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus is fighting to break Lin Wang's control of his arms but Lin Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Lin Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trismegistus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Lin Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking for a triangle but Trismegistus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang working for a triangle but Trismegistus defends it easily.
#T1#
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lin Wang is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trismegistus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lin Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trismegistus has managed to get both his arms back between Lin Wang's legs - danger averted.
Trismegistus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Lin Wang#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #T2#
Trismegistus wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping him busy.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Lin Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin Wang wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Trismegistus tries to pass to full mount but Lin Wang defends it.
Trismegistus wants to take a breather but Lin Wang is having none of it.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Lin Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lin Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Lin Wang#T3#
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Lin Wang is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Lin Wang to control.
Trismegistus wants to take Lin Wang's back here but Lin Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Lin Wang to control.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Trismegistus looking to control but Lin Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lin Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (0) Lin Wang
Lin Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
Lin Wang rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lin Wang is in real trouble here. Trismegistus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lin Wang is tapping out! Trismegistus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus 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 8 wins and 7 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Goble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lundgren looking to score a takedown here. Goble is defending well but Lundgren drives through and ends up in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lundgren is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Lundgren has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Lundgren trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lundgren wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goble is taking a breather. Lundgren 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.#SUB2#
Lundgren with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren struggling a bit here.
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Lundgren looking for a sweep but Goble has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (7) vs (2) Lundgren
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble content just to control the position here. #T7#
Lundgren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lundgren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Goble content just to control the position here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lundgren tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (10) vs (2) Lundgren
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lundgren's body.
#T9##SUB#
Goble is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lundgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Goble seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lundgren's chin but Lundgren turns very nicely into Goble's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lundgren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Lundgren
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Goble is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (14) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Lundgren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Goble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (17) vs (4) Lundgren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Goble fails to advance to Lundgren's back.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Goble postures up.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren working to try and regain half guard.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Lundgren is controlling an arm, preventing Goble from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble takes Lundgren's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lundgren is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (20) vs (4) Lundgren
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Shane Goble rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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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 6 wins and 1 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Totemo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Standish (0) vs (4) Totemo
Standish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar but Standish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Totemo
Standish controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Totemo pushes a forearm under Standish's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Standish is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into Lake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Lake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily.
Lake is trying to keep Yasalmibaal in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Lake controlling the position.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has control of Lake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Lake to control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lake and Yasalmibaal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Lake manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake wants to control the action here but instead Yasalmibaal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine from mount but Lake is having none of it. #T4#
Yasalmibaal prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Lake tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (2) Lake
Lake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (5) Lake
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake slows the pace down.
Lake trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal is working away. #T5#
Yasalmibaal is looking to reverse the position.
Lake trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (5) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to slip his arm under Lake's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lake is tapping out! Submission win for Yasalmibaal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't.
Ulatov is working hard here to advance position.
Ulatov manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ulatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ulatov gets back to full guard.
Ulatov has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Ulatov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (8) Kersikov
We've been hearing good reports from Ulatov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Ulatov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (0) vs (10) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Ulatov tries to break free.
Kersikov is not going to allow Ulatov to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Ulatov right now.
#T6#
Ulatov breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov seems keen to control Ulatov's posture.
Kersikov 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: Ulatov (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Ulatov from improving his position.#T7#
Ulatov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Ulatov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T9#
Ulatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulatov trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Ulatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulatov trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
Ulatov trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (2) vs (18) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ulatov can't escape the position.
#T11#
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (2) vs (21) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the position from side control.#T12#
Kersikov gets to mount! Ulatov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (2) vs (23) Kersikov
Ulatov tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Ulatov wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (2) vs (26) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulatov doesn't escape.
Ulatov is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ulatov trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 2.
Our winner, Nykolai Kersikov, 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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