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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Holey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Holey clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Holey has hold of one of Guy's legs. Guy is fighting the takedown attempt but Holey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (0) Guy
Guy 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: Holey (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy not doing much here.
#SUB#
Holey actively working from the bottom here.
Guy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Holey is trying to control but can't.
Guy uses his free foot to push down on Holey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holey. Score +3 for passing guard: Holey (2) vs (5) Guy
Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guy controlling from mount.
Holey tries to reverse the position but Guy maintains control.#T2##SUB2#
Guy looking to secure an arm triangle but Holey defends it well.
Holey tries to hold on but Guy pushes him away.
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holey manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Guy slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holey looking for submissions off his back.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guy is taking a breather. Holey 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.
Holey moves into full guard.
#T4#
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Guy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holey is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holey is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holey avoid being mounted?#T5##SUB2#
Guy is trying for a kimura here. Holey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Guy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Guy! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Benny Igbko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman has closed the distance and engaged Igbko in a clinch.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Igbko won't allow it.
#TD#
Igbko pulls guard.
Bergman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bergman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Igbko (0) vs (3) Bergman
Igbko is looking to reverse the position.
Igbko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bergman wants to work for an arm triangle but Igbko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Igbko actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igbko is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bergman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igbko is just riding it out for now. Bergman eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Bergman wants to control but Igbko is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igbko defends it well. #SUB2#
Bergman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igbko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergman.
Igbko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Igbko is not content to let Bergman control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbko 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.#SUB#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Igbko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Igbko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergman pulls his head out easily.
Igbko tries to roll over but Bergman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bergman is working for a kimura but Igbko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Igbko is defending well.
#SUB#
Igbko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Igbko is defending well.
#SUB#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igbko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Igbko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bergman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Igbko defend it? Bergman steps over the head and cranks it - Igbko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bergman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Georges Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braun Chase!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chase drives through and clinches with Pierre against the cage.
Chase tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Chase has picked Pierre up - he's going for a ride! Chase dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pierre (0) vs (2) Chase
Chase is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chase content to control rather than advance.
Chase prevents Pierre from improving his position.#SUB#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily.
Pierre is not content to let Chase control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chase wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it. #SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chase is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.
Pierre tries to roll over but Chase keeps him under control.
Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chase not doing much here.
#SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily.
Chase is taking a breather. Pierre 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#
Chase is working for a kimura but Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
Chase wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Chase is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Chase wants to pass to mount but Pierre is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Chase frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (5) Chase
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Chase maintains control.#T4#
Chase tries to control but Pierre wriggling away. #SUB2#
Pierre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chase.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chase moves into full mount! Pierre won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (8) Chase
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Chase keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chase's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pierre regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chase gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Chase sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pierre looking for subs off his back but Chase has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily.
Chase slows the pace down in half guard.
Chase uses his free foot to push down on Pierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pierre. Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (11) Chase#T7#
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chase trying to control but Pierre is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chase has control of Pierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Pierre gets back to half guard.
Chase wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it. #T8#
Chase is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Pierre looking for subs from the bottom but Chase mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (14) Chase
Chase manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pierre (0) vs (17) Chase#SUB2#
Chase looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Chase looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Chase is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pierre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pierre for a finish.
Pierre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Chase wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it. #SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chase works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (20) Chase
Chase moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pierre (0) vs (23) Chase#SUB2#
Chase has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Chase wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
Pierre can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chase working for a choke but Pierre is defending well.
Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Chase has a good base and remains in mount.
Pierre manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chase is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chase got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chase has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chase is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pierre has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
Chase slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chase defends well.
Chase trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pierre working for a triangle but Chase defends it easily.
#SUB#
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chase can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13##SUB#
Pierre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chase has picked Pierre up and slammed him! Pierre can't keep hold of the triangle and Chase manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pierre (0) vs (26) Chase
Chase has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pierre (0) vs (28) Chase
Chase prevents Pierre from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Chase jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pierre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pierre manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Chase is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chase takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Chase controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre is not content to let Chase control the position.#SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase wins on points by 28 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fabricio Werdum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Werdum to the ground. Hunt is now in Werdum's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Werdum (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Werdum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Werdum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Werdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Werdum's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Werdum is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (5) Hunt
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Hunt wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Werdum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Werdum is defending well. #T3#
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.#T4#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Werdum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Werdum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Werdum is not content to let Hunt control the position. #SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werdum tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. #T5#
Werdum is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Werdum, who protects the arm well.
Hunt trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
Hunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Werdum's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away. #SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Werdum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Werdum defends it well. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (8) Hunt
Werdum tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom. #T9#
Werdum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt moves into full mount! Werdum won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (11) Hunt
Werdum is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Werdum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Werdum is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Werdum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunt trying to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum regains half guard.#SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is pressing down on Werdum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Werdum is holding on for now. #T11#
Hunt stalling. #SUB#
Werdum actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Werdum is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Werdum is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Werdum is defending it quite comfortably.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well. #T13##SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (14) Hunt
Werdum is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Werdum is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Werdum is looking to escape.
Werdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14##SUB2#
Hunt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Werdum is surviving well by controlling Hunt's body position as best he can.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Werdum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt trying to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt looking to control but Werdum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Werdum is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Cole Hunt 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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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 3 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hageman tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph tries for a takedown but Hageman manages to get underhooks.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Gro Ulfimph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Gro Ulfimph tightens his grip and picks Hageman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hageman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Hageman
Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph pushing down on Hageman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hageman controlling the position well. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gro Ulfimph is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.#T5#
Hageman is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph seems to be looking for submissions.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman is controlling Gro Ulfimph's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph stalling. #T8#
Gro Ulfimph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hageman is looking to control Gro Ulfimph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Gro Ulfimph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Gro Ulfimph performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gro Ulfimph.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hageman has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Gro Ulfimph is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Gro Ulfimph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Gro Ulfimph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Gro Ulfimph eventually gives up the hold.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Destroyer. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bremner (0) vs (4) Destroyer
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Destroyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bremner holding on.
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Bremner is trying to control Destroyer's posture but Destroyer avoids it.
Bremner tries to bench press Destroyer off him but Destroyer keeps the position.
Destroyer tries to advance to mount but Bremner denies him.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bremner wants to control but Destroyer postures up.#T1#
Bremner tries to buck Destroyer off but Destroyer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Destroyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bremner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Destroyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Bremner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bremner is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Destroyer trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Bremner looking to control.
#SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destroyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Destroyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Destroyer has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer forces his way into half guard.
Destroyer is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Destroyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Destroyer is working away from the top position though.#T5##SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Bremner defends the submission attempt.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Destroyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.
Destroyer stands and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (7) Destroyer#T6#
Bremner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bremner wants to improve his position but instead Destroyer has moved into half guard.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working. #T7#
Bremner tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Bremner defends the submission attempt.
Bremner is not content to let Destroyer control the position.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destroyer pulls his head out easily.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Destroyer is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destroyer pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Bremner is looking to control Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner gets full guard.#T9##SUB#
Bremner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Destroyer doesn't defend quickly enough and Bremner has managed to lock this one up! Can Destroyer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bremner on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sticks instigates a clinch.
Totemo goes for a takedown attempt but Sticks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch.
Sticks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sticks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Totemo defends it easily.#SUB#
Sticks working for submissions but it's allowed Totemo to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.
Totemo trying to control from Sticks's half guard. Sticks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sticks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Totemo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sticks is trying to escape and Totemo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sticks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Totemo ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Thunder pushes Marden up against the cage in a clinch.
Marden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Marden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Thunder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden 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.
Thunder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marden is trying to hold Thunder in close to prevent damage but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Thunder stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Marden
Thunder controlling from mount.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden gets back to full guard.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (5) Marden
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (7) vs (5) Marden
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away. #T3#
Marden wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden 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.
Thunder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (5) Marden
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.
Marden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (10) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Thunder 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.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is trying to keep Marden in close.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (10) Marden#T6##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB2#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden trying to work for an americana but Thunder has managed to regain full guard.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder trying to control here.
Marden trying to advance position but Thunder counters by regaining guard.
Marden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thunder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (12) vs (10) Marden
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Thunder has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder controlling the action here.
Thunder prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunder postures up.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thunder uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (15) vs (10) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Thunder is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (15) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Marden pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Marden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (17) vs (12) Marden
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T14##SUB2#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (20) vs (12) Marden
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 20 to 12.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helvig's waist but Helvig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shalit off to one side. #CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shalit pulls Helvig into guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Shalit 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.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shalit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Shalit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Helvig#T1#
Shalit won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (5) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit can't escape the position.
#T2#
Helvig trying to control.
Shalit can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Shalit is defending well.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shalit.#SUB2#
Shalit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shalit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Shalit is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Shalit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shalit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shalit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Shalit is not content to let Helvig control the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Helvig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T5##SUB2#
Helvig has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalit doesn't defend quickly enough and Helvig has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helvig on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjørn Helvig!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjørn Helvig waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 47 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ottke has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ottke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Ottke
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Ottke trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Ottke is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Ottke
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Johnson wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke tries to take his opponent's back but Johnson turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Ottke#T5#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Johnson looking to control.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson controlling Ottke's posture. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ottke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Ottke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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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