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SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soprano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Der Sloot sprawls well initially but Soprano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sloot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Sloot trying to hold on to Soprano's head to control him but Soprano postures up.
#T1#
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soprano in particular looking to stall.
Soprano prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain the position but Soprano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Der Sloot gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Sloot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot 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! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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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 6 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Klepper clinches.
Mondiou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondiou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondiou jumps guard but Klepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Klepper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mondiou after a bit of a struggle.
Jeannot Mondiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Klepper.#TD2#
Klepper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Klepper
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Klepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondiou gets full guard.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondiou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #T1#
Klepper preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klepper passes into half guard.
Mondiou's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondiou manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Klepper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klepper trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom.
Mondiou trying to keep a closed guard but Klepper is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Klepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondiou is keeping the position for now.
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck.
Klepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondiou 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Klepper trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondiou has an active guard here but Klepper has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Klepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klepper passes into side control, despite Mondiou's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (0) vs (5) Klepper#SUB2#
Mondiou wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Klepper has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mondiou's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mondiou is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Klepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hannes Klepper!
After winning the bout, Hannes Klepper 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 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; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Puma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Puma
Puma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Puma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Puma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puma works his way back into a safe position though.
Puma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Puma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones 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.
Puma wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Puma has control of the leg.
Puma trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Puma passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Puma#T1#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Puma controls the position.#SUB2#
Puma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Puma keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Puma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is not content to let Puma control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Puma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puma trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Puma working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Puma#T3##SUB#
Puma showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Puma with him. Puma is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Puma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Jones!
A less than humble Kevin Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Destroyer tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sova has hold of one of Destroyer's legs. Destroyer is fighting the takedown attempt but Sova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Destroyer
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
Destroyer looking to control.
Destroyer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Destroyer for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sova advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Sova continues to stall.#SUB2#
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sova is stalling here. Destroyer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Destroyer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (2) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer trying to control the position but Sova is working away.
Destroyer working away.
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destroyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Destroyer is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sova has his hands on Destroyer's head, controlling the position.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Destroyer trying to move into half guard but instead Sova has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (4) Destroyer
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Destroyer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sova is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Destroyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (4) Destroyer
Sova trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Sova takes a little break here. Destroyer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Sova moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (9) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer is trying to escape the mount.
Destroyer has given up his back. Will we see Sova going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (12) vs (4) Destroyer
Good control from Sova.#T8##SUB#
Sova has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Destroyer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Destroyer is really stuck here.
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to escape the position.
#T9##SUB#
Destroyer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sova gets his way!
Destroyer trying to control the hands but Sova breaks the grip.
Destroyer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Destroyer tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Destroyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Sova has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Destroyer showing good submission defense here.
Sova keeps control of the position easily here as Destroyer tries to buck him off.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB#
Sova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sova is trying to stick to Destroyer's back but Destroyer is turning into Sova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (12) vs (6) Destroyer
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sova keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Sova managing to control the position.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sova working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
#T13#
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Destroyer stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Destroyer trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova 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: Sova (14) vs (6) Destroyer
Destroyer is staying active underneath Sova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 14 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Shaw#T1#
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shaw tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (4) Shaw#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Shaw turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barnes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Moncey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jafar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Moncey somewhat.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (0) Jafar
De Moncey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jafar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Moncey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Jafar looking to control.
De Moncey preventing the sweep.
De Moncey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Moncey trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Moncey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (2) Jafar
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
De Moncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar stays in close to De Moncey's body and controls the position.
De Moncey controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Moncey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (2) Jafar
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (4) Jafar#T3#
Jafar won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Jafar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
De Moncey wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
De Moncey has his hands on Jafar's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Jafar looking to improve position, pressing down on De Moncey's thigh with his hand. De Moncey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jafar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jafar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! De Moncey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A relieved looking Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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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 7 wins and 11 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Laulhere has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mack to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laulhere is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mack pulls down on the head and he's put Laulhere to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trace Mack! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas fails with the takedown.
Melia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berendas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Melia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berendas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (4) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas regains half guard.
Melia controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Berendas 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.
Melia postures up.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melia advances to half guard. #T2#
Melia is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Melia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Melia 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.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Melia preventing the sweep.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Melia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melia is taking a breather. Berendas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Berendas is defending well. #T5#
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (0) Berendas
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas prevents Melia from improving position.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Melia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berendas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia tries to advance to mount but Berendas denies him. #T7#
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas wants to control but Melia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Berendas is not content to let Melia control the position. #T10#
Melia laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berendas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Melia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas tries to control but Melia wriggling away. #T13#
Berendas controlling from mount.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Berendas looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (5) Berendas#T14#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 12 to 5. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ozymandias tries for a takedown but Orion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Orion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion stalling.
Ozymandias controlling the position well. #T1#
Orion trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Orion's back. He's all about the action.
Ozymandias wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Ozymandias wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.
Orion controlling the pace.
Orion wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T4#
Ozymandias is concentrating on defense, preventing Orion from advancing position.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Orion 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.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Ozymandias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (5) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Orion is really stuck here.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orion stops Ozymandias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (5) vs (7) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T7#
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias 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.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T8#
Orion trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the hands but Ozymandias won't let him.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Orion's body.
#T9#
Orion can't escape the position.
Ozymandias biding his time, controlling Orion.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Orion is in bad spot here.
Orion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orion wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
Orion just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T13#
Ozymandias avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Ozymandias avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Ozymandias controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Ozymandias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 7 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Makarov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Makarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lima can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima working a defensive guard but Makarov passes into half guard.
Makarov 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.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Makarov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Makarov trying to control the pace.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T2##T3#
Lima is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. #T4#
Lima is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Lima is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it. #T6#
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Makarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makarov tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Lima trying to remain calm as Makarov controls from the top position.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lima is holding on to half guard well.
Makarov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (6) vs (0) Lima
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Lima can't escape the position.
#T8#
Makarov fails to take his opponent's back.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Makarov trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov controlling from mount.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makarov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima stops Makarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (9) vs (0) Lima
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Makarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Makarov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lima as he works his way to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Sergey Makarov 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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