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SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dubberly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Dubberly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Dubberly sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dubberly.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dubberly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (7) Dubberly
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Dubberly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Dubberly looks winded!#T5#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Dubberly wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Takeshi wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Dubberly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#T6#
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Takeshi has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Takeshi is trying to keep Dubberly in close.
Dubberly preventing the sweep. #T7#
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dubberly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takeshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Dubberly
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dubberly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Dubberly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dubberly tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.#T8#
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dubberly can't escape the position.
Dubberly wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Dubberly has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Dubberly fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
Dubberly trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dubberly taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi 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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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Henry Grace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grace is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Strakapoud changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grace (0) vs (4) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to get an arm triangle but Grace is defending well. #SUB2#
Strakapoud swings around for an armbar but Grace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grace (2) vs (4) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grace passes Strakapoud's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grace pulls his head out easily.
Grace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud 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.#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grace has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (5) vs (4) Strakapoud
Grace controlling his opponent.
Grace'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.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Grace controlling the position easily from mount.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grace moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Grace (8) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
#T3#
Strakapoud turns into Grace and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grace (8) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
Grace working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grace has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grace (10) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grace is one step ahead there. #T4#
Grace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for a guillotine here but Grace defends easily.
Strakapoud is looking to sweep but instead, Grace has passed into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Grace has control of the leg. #T5#
Strakapoud gets full guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grace uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (13) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to regain half guard here but Grace keeps moving and retains side control.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grace is staying tight to Strakapoud's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Strakapoud is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grace is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grace (15) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Grace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grace wants to take his opponent's back but Strakapoud doesn't allow it. #T7#
Strakapoud looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grace (18) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Grace biding his time, looking for the opening.
Strakapoud is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Strakapoud is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Strakapoud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grace is taking a breather. Strakapoud 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#
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grace pulls his head out easily.
Strakapoud looks winded!
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Strakapoud actively working from the bottom here.
Grace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Grace prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Grace moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (21) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard.
Grace controls the position from side control.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Grace off him but Grace keeps the position.
Strakapoud is trying to work for a sweep but Grace has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grace (23) vs (6) Strakapoud#T10#
Grace controlling his opponent.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
Grace controlling from mount.
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud stops Grace from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Strakapoud manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard but Grace has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (26) vs (6) Strakapoud
Grace seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strakapoud is holding on tight.
Grace controlling from mount.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Grace controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grace in particular looking to stall.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Grace is taking a breather. Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Strakapoud 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.
Grace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grace is pushing down on Strakapoud's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strakapoud is fighting to maintain full guard but Grace has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Grace seems content to control.
Grace continues to stall.#T14#
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Grace seems content to control.
Grace passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (29) vs (6) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face as Grace controls the position.
Grace tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grace takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
Henry Grace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bill Lauren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Idaho manages to pull guard.
Idaho wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Lauren defends easily.
Lauren is stalling in the full guard.
Lauren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Lauren from controlling successfully.
Idaho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (0) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauren is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Idaho passes Lauren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho wants to free his trapped foot but Lauren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lauren gets back to full guard.
Lauren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idaho is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lauren, not yet. #SUB#
Lauren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Lauren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauren is keeping the position for now.
Lauren managing to control the position.
Lauren working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho being controlled here momentarily.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (0) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Idaho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lauren is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Lauren is trying to control Idaho's posture but Idaho avoids it.
Lauren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Idaho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Idaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lauren is defending against the submission attempts here by Idaho.
Idaho is thwarting Lauren's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lauren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lauren won't allow Idaho to pass to mount.
Lauren trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lauren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lauren won't allow Idaho to pass to mount.
Lauren trying to control here.
Lauren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauren is keeping the position for now.
Lauren working a defensive guard here.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauren is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lauren trying to keep a closed guard but Idaho is proving a slippery customer.
Idaho passes into half guard.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Lauren won't allow it. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for a kimura but Lauren is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lauren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Lauren is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (0) vs (8) Idaho#T6##SUB2#
Idaho wants to finish this one by submission but Lauren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Idaho.
Lauren wants to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Lauren is looking to get to half guard.
Idaho is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Idaho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lauren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lauren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Lauren defending well. #T7#
Lauren is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (0) vs (11) Idaho
Lauren is working to get back to half guard.
Lauren tries to lock up and control but Idaho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lauren is desperately trying to improve his position but Idaho has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauren prevents Idaho from taking his back.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Lauren is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Lauren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Idaho. #SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar but Lauren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lauren. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (11) Idaho#T8##SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lauren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Lauren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauren works his way back into a safe position though.
Lauren trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lauren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lauren wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well. #SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Lauren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Lauren 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.
Idaho gets full guard.
Lauren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Lauren pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lauren is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Lauren trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho 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.
Lauren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (5) vs (11) Idaho
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lauren works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (8) vs (11) Idaho
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauren has a good base and remains in mount.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Idaho regains half guard.
Lauren is keen to just control but Idaho is a slippery customer.
Lauren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (11) vs (11) Idaho
Idaho stops Lauren from passing to mount.
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Lauren taking a breather here.
Idaho stops Lauren from passing to mount.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Lauren tries to move to mount but Idaho blocks the move with his legs.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lauren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lauren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauren (11) vs (15) Idaho#T13#
Lauren breaks Idaho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (13) vs (15) Idaho
Lauren is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lauren is aware though and is defending well.
Idaho 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.#SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Lauren defends it easily.
Lauren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lauren pushes down on Idaho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lauren passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauren (16) vs (15) Idaho
Lauren prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#T14#
Lauren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Lauren's attempts to control the action.
Idaho prevents Lauren from taking his back.
Lauren controlling the pace for now.
Idaho is looking to get to half guard.
Lauren seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idaho is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lauren fails to move to back control.
Idaho 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: Lauren (16) vs (17) Idaho
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 17 to 16. |
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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 4 wins and 7 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jargon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Jargon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Grandall
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Jargon pulls Grandall in to control the position.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is not content to let Grandall control the position.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Grandall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (0) vs (5) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grandall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jargon's legs.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jargon manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jargon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Jargon is trying to control the position but Grandall postures up.
Grandall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jargon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall managing to control the position. #T4#
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (7) Grandall
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Grandall pushing down on Jargon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon moves into full guard.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
Jargon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grandall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (2) vs (10) Grandall#T6#
Grandall tries to move to mount but Jargon blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jargon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jargon is trying to improve his position.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jargon (2) vs (12) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Jargon wriggling away. #SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon has one of Grandall's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T7##SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grandall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jargon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jargon (2) vs (14) Grandall
Jargon is squirming around, avoiding Grandall's attempts to control the action.
Jargon is trying to escape the mount but Grandall keeps good control and instead manages to take Jargon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jargon (2) vs (17) Grandall
Jargon breaks Grandall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (17) Grandall
Jargon wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall trying to keep a closed guard but Jargon is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jargon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (19) Grandall#T8#
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall passes Jargon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grandall uses his free foot to push down on Jargon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jargon. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (4) vs (22) Grandall
Jargon tries to lock up and control but Grandall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grandall tries to control but Jargon wriggling away.
Jargon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a guillotine from mount but Jargon is in no mood to give up.
Jargon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Grandall fails to move to back control.
Grandall wants to control the pace but Jargon is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Grandall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grandall looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jargon wants to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a submission but Jargon is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Grandall is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon manages to get back to half guard.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grandall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jargon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall 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 13 wins and 26 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moly tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Moly
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well.
Moly trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Moly
Mason wants to control the action but instead Moly gets a body lock and reverses into Mason's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (5) vs (2) Moly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moly sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.#T3#
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Moly postures up.
#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (5) Moly#T5#
Moly taking a breather here.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Moly content to control rather than advance.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Moly postures up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Moly stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Moly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Moly pushes his legs off easily.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (5) Moly
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Moly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8##SUB#
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (7) Moly
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Mason trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.
Mason is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (9) vs (7) Moly
Moly trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T11#
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Moly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (7) Moly
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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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 8 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Slamister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prochazka.#CL2#
Slamister clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Slamister has hold of one of Prochazka's legs. Prochazka is fighting the takedown attempt but Slamister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Slamister
Slamister looking to sit in guard and control but Prochazka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Slamister
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka stays in close to Slamister's body and controls the position. #T1#
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully.
Slamister has control of Prochazka's left arm, preventing Prochazka from doing any damage.
Prochazka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass.
Slamister is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving. #T2#
Slamister can't keep his opponent in guard - Prochazka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prochazka wants to pass to mount but Slamister is defending the position.
Prochazka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Prochazka is stalling here. Slamister is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Prochazka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slamister has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (2) vs (6) Slamister
Slamister trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T3#
Prochazka manages to get back to half guard.
Slamister controlling the action here.
Slamister is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it. #SUB2#
Slamister is looking for a kimura but Prochazka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slamister to get the leverage.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Slamister works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (9) Slamister
Prochazka sneaks back into half guard.
Prochazka trying to hold on to Slamister's head to control him but Slamister postures up.
Prochazka gets full guard.
Slamister pushes down on Prochazka's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Slamister 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.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is defending well. #T5#
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (6) vs (9) Slamister#SUB#
Slamister fending off the submission attempt from Prochazka.
You can see the frustration on Slamister's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Prochazka wants to control but Slamister is keeping busy.
Slamister is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Prochazka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Slamister breaks Prochazka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (6) vs (11) Slamister
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Prochazka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slamister is aware though and is defending well.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully. #T7#
Prochazka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slamister manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (8) vs (11) Slamister
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Slamister manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (8) vs (13) Slamister#T8#
Prochazka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slamister is still trying to improve position.
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.
Slamister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prochazka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (10) vs (13) Slamister
Prochazka is looking to pass into half guard but Slamister pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slamister is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (10) vs (15) Slamister#T9#
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slamister defends well.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#SUB#
Prochazka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamister defends it easily.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Prochazka trying to keep a closed guard but Slamister is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prochazka 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#
Prochazka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prochazka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slamister manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (12) vs (15) Slamister
Prochazka controlling from the top position. #T11#
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Prochazka trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T12#
Prochazka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slamister has control of Prochazka's left arm, preventing Prochazka from doing any damage.
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Slamister is pulling down on Prochazka's head to control his posture.
Slamister 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: Prochazka (12) vs (17) Slamister
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Slamister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prochazka works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Prochazka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slamister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully. #T14#
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 17 to 12. |
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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 9 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Viera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viera gets underhooks to prevent Sixty Five's takedown attempt.
Sixty Five is looking for a takedown.
Sixty Five tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viera just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixty Five. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixty Five is trying to pull guard but Viera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Viera lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Viera
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Viera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sixty Five manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viera has Sixty Five in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Viera
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera controlling Sixty Five's posture. #T1#
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (4) Viera#SUB#
Sixty Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sixty Five throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixty Five is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (4) Viera
Viera is trying to keep Sixty Five in close.
#T2#
Viera wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixty Five has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixty Five doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixty Five manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Viera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sixty Five stacks Viera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sixty Five! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (7) vs (4) Viera
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Sixty Five is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sixty Five advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (9) vs (4) Viera
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Viera tries to hold on but Sixty Five postures up.
Viera regains half guard.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Viera is not content to let Sixty Five control the position.
Sixty Five wants to advance to full mount but Viera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Viera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sixty Five escapes and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (12) vs (4) Viera#T5#
Viera wants to control but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Viera! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (14) vs (4) Viera
Viera is trying desperately to improve position.
Sixty Five moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (17) vs (4) Viera#SUB#
Sixty Five has got his arm under Viera's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Viera has spun round into Sixty Five's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (17) vs (6) Viera
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sixty Five had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viera defends it easily.#T6#
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five is controlling Viera's posture.#SUB#
Sixty Five is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viera is aware though and is defending well.
Sixty Five controls Viera momentarily but Viera frees himself.
Viera won't allow Sixty Five to sweep him here.
Viera looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Viera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sixty Five wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Sixty Five not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Viera postures up.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Viera wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving. #T8#
Viera passes into half guard.
Viera trying to control from half guard but Sixty Five is working away. #SUB2#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five gets full guard.#T9#
Sixty Five trying to keep a closed guard but Viera is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Viera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sixty Five manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viera has Sixty Five in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (19) vs (6) Viera
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five pushing down on Viera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Viera keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Viera has an active guard here but Sixty Five has managed to pass into half guard.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now.
Sixty Five trying to control the pace. #T11##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera is not content to let Sixty Five control the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five seems to be looking for submissions.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily.
Viera looks winded!
Sixty Five works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (22) vs (6) Viera
Sixty Five wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13##SUB#
Sixty Five is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Viera is surviving well by controlling Sixty Five's body position as best he can.
Sixty Five moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (25) vs (6) Viera#SUB#
Viera showing good submission defense here.
Sixty Five has the hooks in. Viera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Viera is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
A victorious Android Sixty Five thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
De Moncey tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Moncey pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Barnes won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
De Moncey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnes doesn't defend quickly enough and De Moncey has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Moncey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
An out of breath Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gascoigne to the ground. Rhodeo is now in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascoigne has control of Rhodeo's left arm, preventing Rhodeo from doing any damage.
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Rhodeo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Gascoigne 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.#T1#
Gascoigne 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: Gascoigne (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is controlling Gascoigne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Gascoigne's back. He's all about the action.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Gascoigne is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control but Gascoigne passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascoigne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rhodeo is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo won't allow Gascoigne to pass to mount.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascoigne is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Gascoigne is trying to control. Rhodeo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Gascoigne is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Gascoigne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascoigne tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away. #T6#
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, controlling Gascoigne's posture momentarily.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne controlling from mount. #T7#
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away. #T8#
Gascoigne trying to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#T9#
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Rhodeo pulls Gascoigne in close to his closed guard and prevents Gascoigne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo managing to control the position. #T11#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo has a hand on Gascoigne's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gascoigne takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.#T13#
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne is stalling here but it's allowed Rhodeo to get half guard.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
#T14#
Rhodeo is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascoigne from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Gascoigne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gerbandi is defending well.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Gerbandi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyksandr Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Gerbandi 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. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#T1#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T6#
Gerbandi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Chai has latched onto it... Big trouble! Chai pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gerbandi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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