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SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lo Hi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wellington fails with the takedown.
Wellington has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Wellington gets caught flat footed, as Hi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Hi#SUB#
Wellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully.
Hi forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hi stalling away here and it's allowed Wellington to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hi stopping the sweep attempt from Wellington.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass.
Hi passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hi wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well. #SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington won't allow Hi to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Hi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Hi
Wellington working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Hi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wellington is now in Hi's guard. A big mistake from Hi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (5) Hi
Hi pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Wellington trying to control but Hi is working from the bottom.
Wellington preventing the sweep.
Hi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Wellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Hi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (7) Hi#SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hi defends it easily.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5##SUB#
Wellington has his foot on Hi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hi stands and throws Wellington's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (10) Hi#SUB2#
Hi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wellington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6##SUB2#
Hi swings around for an armbar but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (4) vs (10) Hi
Hi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hi keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Hi has his hands on Wellington's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hi is keeping the position for now.
Wellington trying to control but Hi is working from the bottom.
Wellington slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hi defends it well. #T8#
Hi wants to control but Wellington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wellington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellington. #SUB#
Wellington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellington. #T9#
Hi manages to get to full guard.
Hi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wellington is one step ahead there. #T10#
Hi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wellington is one step ahead there.
Hi controlling Wellington's posture. #T11#
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Hi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wellington won't allow Hi to sweep him here.
Wellington being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Wellington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wellington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hi's guard.
Hi tries to roll over but Wellington keeps him under control.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Hi won't allow it.
Hi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Hi is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hi.
Wellington is fighting to break Hi's control of his arms but Hi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Wellington passes into half guard.
Wellington wants to pass to mount but Hi is defending the position.
Hi keeping hold of Wellington's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Hi is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wellington is working for a kimura but Hi is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hi wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Lo Hi, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio with a poor takedown #TD#
and Espinoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (0) Mauricio#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
Espinoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Espinoza won't allow Mauricio to sweep him here.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Espinoza content to stall in guard here.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Espinoza has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espinoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (2) Mauricio
Espinoza controlling Mauricio's posture. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Espinoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mauricio controls the pace.#T3#
Espinoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Espinoza wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mauricio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Espinoza is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mauricio controlling the pace for now.
Espinoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mauricio fails to advance to Espinoza's back.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Espinoza 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: Espinoza (4) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espinoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Mauricio pushes down on Espinoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Espinoza is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB#
Espinoza looking for submissions off his back.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Espinoza is having none of it.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard but Mauricio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (10) Mauricio#T7#
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espinoza tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Espinoza (4) vs (12) Mauricio
Mauricio controlling from the full mount.
Mauricio looking to control but Espinoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mauricio moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Espinoza (4) vs (15) Mauricio
Espinoza tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has got one arm under Espinoza's chin. This could be trouble... Espinoza trying to control the other hand but Mauricio gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Espinoza has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lanion Mauricio! |
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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 7 wins and 8 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Velasco
Castro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasco is keeping the position for now.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Velasco 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. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Velasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.#T1#
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Velasco wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Velasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Velasco working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasco looking to control.
#T3#
Velasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasco, not yet.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Velasco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasco trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Velasco for as long as he can get away with.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Velasco has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasco is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.
Velasco can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Castro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Velasco! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (0) Velasco
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Velasco is trying desperately to improve position.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Velasco is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Velasco is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Velasco is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco 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: Castro (5) vs (2) Velasco
Castro pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. #T8#
Velasco being controlled here momentarily.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Castro keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass.
Velasco pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro is pulling down on Velasco's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasco, at least for the moment.
Velasco trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro wants to hit a sweep here but Velasco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Castro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (5) Velasco
Velasco tries to take his opponent's back but Castro turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (7) vs (5) Velasco#T10#
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Velasco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Castro pushes down on Velasco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura here.
Velasco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasco.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Velasco 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. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Velasco controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself. #SUB2#
Velasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro passes Velasco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Castro trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Marcelo Castro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Esad Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aliev wants to clinch up but Halleck keeps it at a distance.
Halleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aliev sprawls and moves away.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Halleck tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halleck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Halleck counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Halleck pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halleck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Aliev
Aliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliev, not yet. #T1#
Halleck content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halleck passes into half guard.
Halleck controlling the action here.
Aliev is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halleck stalling. #T2#
Aliev is controlling Halleck's trapped leg to prevent Halleck from advancing to side control.
Halleck is stalling here. Aliev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halleck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aliev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halleck (2) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Aliev looking to control but instead Halleck has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halleck has his hands clasped together around Aliev's back. He's all about the action.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Aliev is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.#T4#
Aliev wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is pulling down on Aliev's head to control his posture.
Halleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliev is one step ahead there.
Aliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halleck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (4) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Aliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halleck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halleck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Aliev is trying to control the position but Halleck postures up.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Aliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halleck defends it easily.
Halleck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (7) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck controlling the position from side mount.
Aliev tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (9) vs (4) Aliev
Aliev tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck takes Aliev's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (12) vs (4) Aliev#SUB#
Halleck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aliev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halleck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aliev breaks Halleck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (12) vs (6) Aliev
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Aliev from controlling successfully.
Halleck has his hands on Aliev's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Halleck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliev won't allow Halleck to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halleck has his foot on Aliev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aliev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Halleck keeping full guard, as Aliev tries to pass.
Aliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halleck is trying to keep Aliev in close.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
Aliev is thwarting Halleck's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Aliev has control of the leg.
Halleck manages to get to full guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Aliev postures up.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Halleck looking to control.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck controls Aliev momentarily but Aliev frees himself. #T14#
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ulatov pulls Gro Ulfimph into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#SUB2#
Ulatov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gro Ulfimph to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ulatov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gro Ulfimph pulls down on the head and he's put Ulatov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane forces Gomes back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane controlling Gomes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.#T1#
Kane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Gomes
Kane 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. #SUB#
Kane drops back looking for a leg! Gomes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomes manages to kick Kane off! Kane jumps back into Gomes's guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Gomes is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane postures up.
Gomes controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T3#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Let's hope that Gomes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #T5#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes is controlling Kane's posture.
Gomes 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.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes wants to control but Kane passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Gomes#T6#
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Gomes is not content to let Kane control the position.
Gomes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kane easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (7) vs (0) Gomes
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kane is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes controlling the position.#T8#
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T9#
Gomes controlling the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane postures up.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes pulls Kane in to control the position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Gomes trying to control the position.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T11#
Gomes pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T12#
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes has Kane pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Kane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes pulls Kane in close to his closed guard and prevents Kane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Harry Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soderberg did well to prevent Robinson getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Robinson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Soderberg screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Robinson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). CJ Robinson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sadiq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laulhere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadiq pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sadiq has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadiq is defending well.#TD#
Laulhere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sadiq is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laulhere to the mat. Laulhere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Sadiq stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere controlling the position.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Sadiq is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
#T1#
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sadiq puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq 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#
Sadiq is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Sadiq 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.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is holding on to half guard well.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laulhere is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadiq jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laulhere is not content to let Sadiq control the position. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulhere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sadiq working for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is in no mood to give up.
Laulhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Sadiq looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadiq to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Sadiq is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Sadiq prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Sadiq wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sadiq is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sadiq has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (11) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Sadiq postures up.
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Sadiq manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laulhere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (14) vs (0) Laulhere#T11##SUB#
Sadiq has the hooks in. Laulhere is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sadiq passes his arm under Laulhere's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Laulhere taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.#CL#
Barnes forces Bandini back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bandini decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes 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 Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandini is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Bandini 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. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnes controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage. #T5#
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini postures up.
#T6#
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Bandini#T7#
Bandini postures up.
Bandini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Bandini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandini, at least for the moment.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Bandini
Bandini wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Barnes tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Bandini controlling from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T11#
Barnes reaches up to try and control the position but Bandini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barnes rolls and tries to escape and now Bandini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (10) Bandini
Bandini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bandini just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Good control from Bandini.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bandini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Bandini. #SUB2#
Bandini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bandini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul 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: Gaul (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Berendas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul mounts Berendas! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Gaul moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berendas has worked his arm free - good work by Berendas!
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T2#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position. #T3#
Berendas is being controlled here. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Gaul trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Gaul is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Gaul stalls from top position.#T5#
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul taking a breather here. #T6#
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Gaul is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Berendas is defending the position.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#T10#
Berendas won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away.
Gaul is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T11#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Gaul is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Gaul stalling. #T12#
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gaul laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gaul works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas regains half guard.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berendas's thigh. Berendas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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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