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SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kane Underbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dubberly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Underbridge is trying to defend but Dubberly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Underbridge (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Underbridge is working away.
Dubberly uses his free foot to push down on Underbridge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Underbridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (0) vs (5) Dubberly
We've been hearing good reports from Underbridge'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.
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underbridge is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Underbridge gets back to half guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Underbridge is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dubberly in particular looking to stall.
Dubberly wants to take a breather but Underbridge is having none of it. #SUB#
Underbridge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dubberly passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (0) vs (8) Dubberly
Underbridge is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Dubberly trying to control the position but Underbridge is working away.
Underbridge gets back to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Underbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura but Underbridge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubberly to get the leverage. #SUB#
Underbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Dubberly is trying to control. Underbridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Underbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dubberly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dubberly is just content to waste time from the top position. Underbridge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dubberly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Underbridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Underbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dubberly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Underbridge is keeping the position.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Underbridge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Underbridge (4) vs (8) Dubberly#T5##SUB#
Underbridge looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly wants to control but Underbridge is having none of it.#SUB#
Underbridge looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Underbridge has a good base and remains in mount.#T6##SUB#
Underbridge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dubberly is surviving well by controlling Underbridge's body position as best he can.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly regains half guard.
Dubberly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Underbridge is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now. #SUB#
Underbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Dubberly tries to roll over but Underbridge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Underbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly is concentrating on defense, preventing Underbridge from advancing position.
Dubberly won't allow Underbridge to pass to mount. #T8#
Dubberly is looking to control Underbridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Underbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubberly sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Underbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dubberly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Underbridge (4) vs (10) Dubberly#SUB#
Underbridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dubberly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Underbridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (4) vs (13) Dubberly
Underbridge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T9#
Dubberly trying to control the action but Underbridge is working from the bottom.
Dubberly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (4) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Dubberly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Underbridge 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: Underbridge (6) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dubberly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Underbridge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dubberly. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (9) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly looks winded!#SUB#
Underbridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Underbridge tries for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Underbridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubberly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dubberly sneaks back into half guard.
Dubberly is trying to maintain the position but Underbridge is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dubberly tries to roll over but Underbridge keeps him under control.
Dubberly trying to control but Underbridge postures up.
Dubberly is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Underbridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Dubberly wants to control but Underbridge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Underbridge wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Underbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Underbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Underbridge 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.
Underbridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Underbridge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Underbridge drops back looking for a leg! Dubberly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dubberly manages to kick Underbridge off! Underbridge jumps back into Dubberly's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Underbridge has gone for a leg lock! Dubberly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Underbridge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Underbridge (9) vs (18) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly wins on points by 18 to 9. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adamz darts in looking for a takedown but Werdum gets double underhooks and turns Adamz into the cage. #TD2#
Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adamz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adamz (0) vs (4) Werdum
Werdum has the hooks in. Adamz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Adamz turns into Werdum and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (4) Werdum
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Adamz drops back looking for a leg! Werdum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werdum manages to kick Adamz off! Adamz jumps back into Werdum's guard. #SUB2#
Werdum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Werdum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adamz passes Werdum's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Adamz 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.
Adamz prevents Werdum from improving his position.
Werdum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Werdum.
Adamz passes Werdum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adamz wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Adamz is trying for a kimura here. Werdum looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adamz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Faster Adamz!
Faster Adamz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monroe tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
As Roth tries to get set, Monroe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roth manages to avoid the attempt.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth.
Mark Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Roth.#TD2#
Roth scores with a takedown into Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monroe looking for subs off his back but Roth has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Monroe manages to get to full guard.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monroe controlling the position.#T2#
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monroe is trying to keep Roth in close.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Roth pushing down on Monroe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monroe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roth is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Well, if Roth 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.
#T4#
Roth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Monroe (0) vs (5) Roth
Roth fails to advance to Monroe's back.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monroe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monroe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (5) Roth
Roth keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #T5#
Monroe controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.#SUB#
Monroe drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Monroe off! Monroe jumps back into Roth's guard. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Monroe trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.#SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe pushing down on Roth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Roth moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Roth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monroe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roth has tightened it up now! Monroe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Standish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Standish
Standish wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well.
Standish controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Standish 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.#T2#
Standish trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well. #T3#
Well, if Standish 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.
Standish passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolleke! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish controlling his opponent. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##T6#
Standish is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Standish goes for an armbar but Bolleke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bolleke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (5) Standish#T7#
Standish pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bolleke is sitting in close to Standish's body. Standish has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bolleke is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bolleke is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Standish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niles Standish!
A victorious Niles Standish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Castro
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Castro's arms.
Castro keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
Castro doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Castro
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Castro is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
Castro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Castro trying to control here.
#T2#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Castro controlling the position well.
Castro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Castro
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Castro is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Castro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (8) Castro
Hunt prevents Castro from getting a body triangle.
Castro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape. #T5#
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro controlling from the top position. #T6##SUB#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Castro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7##SUB#
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunt is tightening it up a little... Castro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Castro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Castro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole Hunt!
Cole Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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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 8 wins and 17 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (4) vs (0) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Plant controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is letting Plant control him for a moment.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders keeping his opponent close.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away. #T1#
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Plant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (6) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Saunders 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#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well. #T2#
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Plant is stalling in the full guard.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Plant in close.
Plant wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plant has passed into half guard!
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
Plant is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (9) vs (0) Saunders#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saunders has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Plant is looking to defend but Saunders has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Plant! Saunders pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Plant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ieyasu moves in looking to clinch but Sershurrapal pushes him off.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Ieyasu shakes him off and moves away.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ieyasu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sershurrapal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ieyasu is in Sershurrapal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieyasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Ieyasu pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ieyasu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal has his foot on Ieyasu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ieyasu works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Ieyasu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Sershurrapal is defending against the submission attempts here by Ieyasu.
#SUB#
Ieyasu 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.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ieyasu pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Ieyasu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Ieyasu eventually gives up the hold.
Ieyasu is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ieyasu defends easily.
#T5#
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sershurrapal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sershurrapal is aware though and is defending well.
Sershurrapal postures up.
#T6#
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal 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.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ieyasu gets back to full guard.
Sershurrapal passes Ieyasu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Ieyasu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sershurrapal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sershurrapal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (2) Sershurrapal#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ieyasu tightening his grip on Sershurrapal, looking for the choke.
Ieyasu is hanging on to Sershurrapal's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Ieyasu working for a choke but Sershurrapal is defending well. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the choke but no joy.
Sershurrapal breaks Ieyasu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (4) Sershurrapal
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal 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. #T10#
Sershurrapal pushes down on Ieyasu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Sershurrapal has control of the leg.
Ieyasu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ieyasu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Ieyasu keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass.
Ieyasu controls Sershurrapal momentarily but Sershurrapal frees himself.
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ieyasu's guard.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Sershurrapal's head to control him but Sershurrapal postures up.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12##SUB2#
Ieyasu is defending against the submission attempts here by Sershurrapal.
Ieyasu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (7) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ieyasu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ieyasu shrugs it off. #T13#
Ieyasu wants to hold on but Sershurrapal pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (8) vs (7) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieyasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Ieyasu passes Sershurrapal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Ieyasu sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (7) Sershurrapal
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyasu takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Our winner, Toyotomi Ieyasu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sticks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sticks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gerbandi moves in looking to clinch but Sticks pushes him off.
Gerbandi fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sticks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sticks stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Gerbandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerbandi is working for takedown but Sticks is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sticks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerbandi uses from the top position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (4) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sticks is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Sticks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sticks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Sticks
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sticks working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (6) Sticks
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Sticks is in trouble now - Gerbandi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sticks is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (13) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks tries to break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sticks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Sticks rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Sticks tries to roll but Gerbandi sticks to his back.
Gerbandi controls the action.#T10##SUB#
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #T11#
Gerbandi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Sticks is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sticks breaks Gerbandi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Sticks#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Sticks is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sticks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ozymandias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vrjalya won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T1#
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrjalya postures up.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya is stalling in the full guard.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Vrjalya's head to control his posture.
Vrjalya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias is controlling Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias 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: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vrjalya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Vrjalya is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Vrjalya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Vrjalya 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.
Ozymandias is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Ozymandias stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Vrjalya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias pushing down on Vrjalya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ozymandias 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.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Vrjalya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozymandias defends it easily.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
#T8#
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Ozymandias postures up.
Vrjalya pulls Ozymandias in to control the position.
Vrjalya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias has control of Vrjalya's left arm, preventing Vrjalya from doing any damage.
Vrjalya postures up.
#T10#
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vrjalya controls the pace.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrjalya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (4) Vrjalya#T11#
Vrjalya looking to control.
Ozymandias pushing down on Vrjalya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrjalya wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Vrjalya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vrjalya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Ozymandias is thwarting Vrjalya's attempts to control the position.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vrjalya for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Vrjalya wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias stalling away here and it's allowed Vrjalya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vrjalya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozymandias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (8) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Ozymandias showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vrjalya's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Ken Vrjalya 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 48 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Shalit is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Ottke stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Shalit
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to his closed guard and prevents Shalit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Shalit controlling the action here. #T2#
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it. #SUB2#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit stalling.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Shalit
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shalit seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shalit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Shalit#T5##SUB2#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shalit.
Ottke tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Ottke stops Shalit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Shalit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Shalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Shalit prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Shalit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (8) Shalit
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T8#
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (10) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture. #T9#
Shalit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Ottke looking to control but Shalit passes into half guard.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#T11#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke 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: Ottke (6) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (12) Shalit#T13#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Shalit
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit 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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