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SSG 231 Feet vs Chai 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Faouzi Chouikh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chouikh moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Bowen jumps guard.
Chouikh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chouikh wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chouikh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chouikh'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.
Bowen pulls Chouikh in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Chouikh from controlling successfully.
Chouikh passes Bowen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bowen manages to get to full guard.
Bowen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chouikh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowen is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chouikh is aware though and is defending well.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Chouikh postures up. #SUB2#
Chouikh lying in Bowen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bowen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Chouikh taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aled Bowen! |
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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 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Roth has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Roth
CleaPain tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Roth staying calm.
Roth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (0) vs (6) Roth
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (9) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
What can CleaPain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but CleaPain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Roth working for a choke but CleaPain reverses nicely into Roth 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Roth
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CleaPain passes into half guard.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CleaPain passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (13) Roth#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roth's arms. #SUB2#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (13) Roth#T4##SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth looking for a triangle here. CleaPain is fighting it but it looks tight! Roth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, CleaPain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Carrington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Carrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones won't allow Carrington to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones 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.
Carrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Jones
Carrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington looking to control.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Carrington being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones 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#
Carrington working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Jones 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.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carrington has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Belmiro drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Sanchez stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez 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.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmiro controls the pace.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belmiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Sanchez won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Belmiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (7) Sanchez#T8#
Belmiro is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belmiro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belmiro shrugs it off.
Belmiro 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.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belmiro wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmiro is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. #T10#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (10) Sanchez
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sanchez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Belmiro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Sanchez
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
Belmiro is keeping busy.
#T12#
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
Belmiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (6) vs (18) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #T14#
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Norman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sticks is trying to defend but Norman 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: Sticks (0) vs (2) Norman#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norman to get the leverage.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Sticks is pulling down on Norman's head. It's preventing any offense from Norman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #T2#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Norman is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman passes into side control, despite Sticks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Norman
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Norman#T4#
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks gets back to half guard.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Norman
What can Norman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Norman is trying to defend against the choke here but Sticks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sticks Tightens the hold and Norman taps out furiously! Sticks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiddle Sticks!
A relieved looking Fiddle Sticks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Navarro to the ground. Saunders is now in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Navarro
Navarro is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Navarro wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it. #SUB2#
Navarro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saunders is tapping! Great win for Navarro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
An out of breath Edu Navarro 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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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (0) vs (2) Ngannou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro 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: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Ngannou#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Ngannou defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ngannou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Ngannou looking to control.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro is pushing down on Ngannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ngannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belmiro is really struggling to control Ngannou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ngannou is in trouble now - Belmiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou holds of for dear life.
Belmiro controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Belmiro has hold of Ngannou's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngannou manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belmiro avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belmiro.
Ngannou holds on for dear life, controlling Belmiro's posture momentarily.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ngannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Belmiro's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou is controlling an arm, preventing Belmiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ngannou 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.
Belmiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. #T6#
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngannou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (5) vs (6) Ngannou
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ngannou gets to mount! Belmiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (5) vs (8) Ngannou
Belmiro prevents Ngannou from taking his back.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Belmiro has given up his back here. Will Ngannou look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (5) vs (11) Ngannou
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Belmiro staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #T9#
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Belmiro tries to buck him off.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ngannou not allowing Belmiro to control his hands.
Ngannou is hanging on to Belmiro's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Ngannou.#T10##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Belmiro is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (11) Ngannou
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Belmiro stalling. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngannou defends it well. #T12#
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro 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.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro 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. #T13#
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position here.
Ngannou is continuing to stall.#T14#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (10) vs (11) Ngannou
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (13) vs (11) Ngannou
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro takes the fight on points by 13 to 11. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pushkin has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Pushkin jumps guard.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo is controlling the pace.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo prevents Pushkin from improving his position.#T2#
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Rhodeo seems content to control.#T3#
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Pushkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhodeo from advancing position.
Rhodeo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#T6#
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkin is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Pushkin content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T8#
Pushkin happy to just control the position for now.
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Rhodeo blocks the move with his legs.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Pushkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Pushkin is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rhodeo is controlling Pushkin's trapped leg to prevent Pushkin from advancing to side control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo controlling the position.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo looking to control.
#T11#
Rhodeo pulls Pushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo 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.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo has his hands on Pushkin's head, controlling the position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13##SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pushkin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo controlling Pushkin's posture.
Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodeo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (5) Rhodeo
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Pushkin is heads and Rhodeo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin 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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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 10 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sadiq wants the takedown. Kuang is fighting it off but Sadiq persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuang's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Kuang
Sadiq passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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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 8 wins and 9 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Feet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Feet defends it well.
Feet is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Feet 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.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (5) Chai
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Feet's legs.
Feet is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feet has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai 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 Feet's shoulder. That is not cool.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard.
Feet prevents Chai from improving position.
Feet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T3#
Feet is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
Feet trying to control here.
Feet is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is trying is best to control the position here.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet. #T4#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet 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.
Chai wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Feet there! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a submission but Feet is keeping him at bay.
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Feet regains half guard.
Chai is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Feet is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet is trying to keep Chai in close.
Feet wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (0) vs (13) Chai#T7#
Chai fails to advance to Feet's back.
Feet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Feet wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feet is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Chai avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Feet 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.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet trying to control but Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Feet trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Feet's thigh. Feet counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Feet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (13) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Feet pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Chai is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Chai looking to control.
Feet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass. #T12#
Feet won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Feet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai is controlling Feet's posture.#T13#
Feet wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (15) Chai
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (15) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai 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: Feet (4) vs (17) Chai
Feet tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T14#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 17 to 4.
Dragon Li Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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