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SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ziggy Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rochester (0) vs (2) Orozco
Rochester is looking to control Orozco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rochester avoid being mounted?
Rochester is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rochester trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Rochester wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
Rochester is concentrating on defense, preventing Orozco from advancing position.
Rochester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Rochester trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rochester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily.
Orozco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rochester wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Orozco passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (0) vs (5) Orozco
Rochester wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (0) vs (8) Orozco
Rochester tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orozco 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.
Orozco not allowing Rochester to control his hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Rochester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.
Rochester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orozco is hanging on to Rochester's back as he tries to escape.
Rochester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orozco controlling well, preventing Rochester from escaping the position.
What can Rochester do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Rochester is really stuck here.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Orozco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rochester is really stuck here.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco controls the position.
Rochester just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco controlling well, preventing Rochester from escaping the position.
Orozco trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rochester doesn't escape. #T7#
Orozco gets his hands free as Rochester looks to control.
Orozco controls the position.
Rochester trying to control the position but Orozco manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
I would not like to be Rochester right now.
Rochester is in bad spot here.
What can Rochester do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Rochester just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rochester tries to break free.
Rochester trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Rochester right now.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Rochester prevents Orozco from getting a body triangle.
Rochester is trying to break free.
#T10#
Good control from Orozco.
Rochester is really stuck here.
Orozco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rochester's body.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Rochester tries to break free.
#T11#
Orozco gets his hands free as Rochester looks to control.
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rochester is really stuck here.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Rochester wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Orozco avoiding Rochester 's attempts to control his hands.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Rochester tries to break free.
Orozco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Rochester wants to escape the position.
Rochester trying to control the hands but Orozco won't let him.
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Rochester tries to roll but Orozco sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arethan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Arethan#SUB#
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Arethan defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arethan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soprano wants to sweep but no luck.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Arethan won't allow Soprano to sweep him here.
Arethan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arethan defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arethan defends well.#SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arethan passes Soprano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Soprano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arethan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soprano (0) vs (5) Arethan
Soprano tries to buck Arethan off but Arethan is having none of it.
Arethan trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arethan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Arethan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soprano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arethan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soprano (4) vs (5) Arethan#T3#
Soprano is hanging on to Arethan's back as he tries to escape.
Arethan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Soprano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Soprano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arethan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arethan staying busy and making it hard for Soprano to control. #SUB#
Arethan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soprano.
Arethan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Soprano looking for the choke but no joy.
Arethan rolls, trying to escape but Soprano keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Soprano 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, Arethan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soprano has the hooks in. Arethan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arethan 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.#SUB#
Arethan fending off the submission attempt from Soprano.
Soprano keeps control of the position as Arethan tries to break free.
Soprano struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Arethan trying to control the hands but Soprano won't let him. #SUB#
Soprano is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Arethan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian has a takedown stuffed.
Carrington has a takedown stuffed.
Siberian stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrington. Carrington gets slowly back to his feet.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carrington but Carrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siberian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siberian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ninja Siberian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.#TD#
Siberian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siberian (4) vs (0) Carrington#SUB#
Siberian is trying to get an arm triangle but Carrington is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian swings around for an armbar but Carrington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siberian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (4) vs (2) Carrington
Siberian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Siberian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carrington defends well.
Carrington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siberian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siberian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrington is one step ahead there.
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siberian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (2) Carrington#SUB#
Siberian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrington dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (4) Carrington
Siberian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pushing down on Siberian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siberian is fighting to maintain full guard but Carrington has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carrington pulls his head out easily.
Siberian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (10) vs (4) Carrington
Carrington tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Carrington showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Siberian not allowing Carrington to control his hands. #SUB#
Siberian looking for the RNC.
Carrington tries to escape but Siberian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siberian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've been informed that Carrington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Siberian 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, Carrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siberian looking to hold on to the position here but Carrington rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington 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: Siberian (10) vs (6) Carrington
Siberian moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Siberian has his foot on Carrington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrington works his way back into a safe position though.
Carrington sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrington has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siberian defends it well. #SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Siberian wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carrington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siberian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrington is looking to take a break and control but Siberian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrington prevents Siberian from improving his position.
Siberian is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Carrington seems to be looking for submissions.
Carrington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siberian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Siberian is retaining full guard.
Carrington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siberian keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Siberian wants to sweep here but Carrington controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Siberian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carrington has picked Siberian up and slammed him! Siberian can't keep hold of the triangle and Carrington manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (10) vs (9) Carrington#T9#
Siberian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Carrington tries for a kimura but Siberian is defending well.
Siberian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (12) vs (9) Carrington
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Siberian has control of the leg. #SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #T10##SUB#
Siberian 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siberian is aware though and is defending well.
Carrington controls Siberian momentarily but Siberian frees himself.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully. #T11#
Carrington pulls Siberian in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Carrington working for a triangle but Siberian defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siberian defends well.
Carrington looks winded!
Carrington pulls Siberian in to control the position. #T12#
Siberian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrington can't keep his opponent in guard - Siberian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siberian is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a submission of some sort.
Siberian prevents Carrington from improving his position.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura but Carrington is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Carrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Siberian.
#T13##SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siberian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian postures up.
Carrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Siberian is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Carrington to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siberian trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siberian takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Boxaaja tries to get set, Edison tries to push him back and clinch up but Boxaaja manages to avoid the attempt.
Boxaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Boxaaja shoots in and bounces Edison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Edison is pulling down on Boxaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Boxaaja, at least for the moment.
Boxaaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edison sees it coming and defends easily.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Edison is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Edison is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edison keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.
Boxaaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working. #SUB2#
Edison is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edison sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Boxaaja trying to control from half guard but Edison is working away.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Edison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edison tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T9#
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Edison is a slippery customer.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Edison wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edison is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Edison is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Edison is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Edison defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage. #T12#
Edison gets back to full guard.
Boxaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Boxaaja is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Edison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edison manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Edison's guard. #T13#
Boxaaja trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison working a defensive guard but Boxaaja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (5) Boxaaja#T14#
Boxaaja is staying tight to Edison's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Boxaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edison, who protects the arm well.
Boxaaja wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but Edison sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (5) Boxaaja
Edison preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja wins on points by 5 to 2.
Phol Boxaaja 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlepper avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Schlepper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Huntington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Huntington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Schlepper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schlepper has managed to get both his arms back between Huntington's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Huntington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huntington is trying to keep Schlepper in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Huntington is not content to let Schlepper control the position.
Schlepper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schlepper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Schlepper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huntington! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (7) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Schlepper working for a submission but Huntington is keeping him at bay.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Huntington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huntington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (7) vs (2) Huntington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper pulls Huntington in close to prevent any damage.
Schlepper is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Schlepper is really struggling to control Huntington but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntington pushes down on Schlepper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schlepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington trying to control from half guard but Schlepper is working away.
Huntington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schlepper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but Schlepper defending well.
Schlepper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schlepper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Schlepper working a defensive guard here.
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Schlepper.
Huntington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schlepper 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.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Schlepper trying to control the position.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but instead Huntington has moved into half guard.
Huntington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Schlepper is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Huntington is trying to work for a kimura but Schlepper is defending well.
Huntington works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (7) vs (5) Huntington
Schlepper is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Schlepper is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Huntington stalls from top position.
Schlepper tries to buck Huntington off but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (7) vs (7) Huntington
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Huntington's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Huntington goes for an armbar but Schlepper turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schlepper. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (9) vs (7) Huntington#T8#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper looking to pass the guard.
Schlepper controlling from the top position.
Huntington looking for a sweep. Not yet Huntington, not yet.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Huntington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schlepper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huntington 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: Schlepper (9) vs (9) Huntington
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
Huntington tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlepper is retaining full guard.
Schlepper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huntington forces his way into half guard.
Huntington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (9) vs (12) Huntington
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Schlepper tries to lock up and control but Huntington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huntington is looking to work his way around to Schlepper's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Huntington pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schlepper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huntington stalling.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huntington wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control but Huntington postures up.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it. #T12#
Schlepper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntington postures up.
Huntington looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huntington trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Huntington pushes down on Schlepper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schlepper is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Schlepper is controlling Huntington's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlepper is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (11) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass.
Schlepper trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Schlepper postures up.
Schlepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving. #T14#
Schlepper forces his way into half guard.
Huntington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schlepper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington sees it coming and defends easily.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlepper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huntington wins on points by 12 to 11.
An out of breath Holter Huntington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
River 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: Flenderson (0) vs (2) River
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River preventing the sweep.
Flenderson is trying to keep River in close.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson trying to control the position here.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River controlling from the top position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Flenderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) River#SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flenderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
River keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
Flenderson content to stall in guard here.
River wants to control but Flenderson passes easily into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (2) River
River is looking for a sweep.
River is not content to let Flenderson control the position. #T6#
Flenderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt River will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
River wants to control but Flenderson postures up.
A control attempt from River but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (7) vs (2) River
River is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flenderson avoids the attempt from River to control.
River working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Flenderson controlling the position easily from mount.
River tries to lock up and control but Flenderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flenderson wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
Flenderson controlling his opponent. #T9#
River tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.#SUB#
Flenderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Flenderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
River is trying to get back to half guard.
River is trying to control Flenderson's posture but Flenderson avoids it. #T10#
Flenderson trying to control the position but River is working away.
River regains half guard.
Flenderson is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (10) vs (2) River
What's River going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Flenderson working away.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River desperately trying to maintain half guard.
River tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Flenderson is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.#T14#
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Flenderson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
River has his foot on Flenderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flenderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ulatov looking to score a takedown here. Melia is defending well but Ulatov drives through and ends up in Melia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Melia trying to control the position.
Ulatov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ulatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Melia pushes down on Ulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov tries to hold on but Melia pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Melia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (5) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia is controlling Ulatov's posture.
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Ulatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Melia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (4) Ulatov
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Melia forces his way into half guard.
Melia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #T6#
Ulatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ulatov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Ulatov.
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melia passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov stops Melia from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy. #T8#
Melia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Ulatov is trying to control Melia's posture but Melia avoids it.
Melia wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ulatov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ulatov is not content to let Melia control the position.
Ulatov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melia to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T11#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ulatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Melia is really struggling to control Ulatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Melia passes Ulatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Melia sits in half guard.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Melia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ulatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ulatov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (13) vs (6) Ulatov
Melia being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Sova's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Sova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Sova
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai pulls Sova in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai 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.#T1#
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T2#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chai tries to hold on but Sova postures up.
Sova controlling his opponent.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T4#
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sova's lack of action.
Sova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is trying to keep Sova in close.
#T5#
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Chai controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova advances to half guard. #T6#
Sova is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Sova
Sova moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (13) Sova
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling his opponent. #T7#
Sova prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova fails to take his opponent's back.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Chai won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Chai trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Sova pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Sova wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T11#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#T12#
Sova passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Sova is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T13#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is pulling down on Sova's head to control his posture.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadiq circles away.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Sadiq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Sadiq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadiq feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Strakapoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Strakapoud with that takedown attempt.
Sadiq stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadiq wants it to stay on the feet.
Strakapoud shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadiq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strakapoud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sadiq closes the distance and pushes Strakapoud back into the cage.#TD2#
Sadiq has picked Strakapoud up - he's going for a ride! Sadiq dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Sadiq
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Sadiq passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Sadiq #SUB2#
Sadiq tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strakapoud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strakapoud wants to control but Sadiq postures up.
Strakapoud has one of Sadiq 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2#
Strakapoud looks to move to half guard but instead Sadiq has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (0) vs (7) Sadiq
Strakapoud bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (7) Sadiq
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sadiq looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T3#
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sadiq for as long as he can get away with.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sadiq manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (9) Sadiq #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadiq tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard. #T5#
Strakapoud wants to control the position but Sadiq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for subs off his back but Sadiq has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strakapoud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadiq .
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Sadiq moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Sadiq
Strakapoud looks to move to half guard but instead Sadiq has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (14) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Sadiq pushes him away.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (2) vs (17) Sadiq
Sadiq controls the position.#T7##SUB2#
Sadiq is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strakapoud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sadiq looking for the choke from the back.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sadiq 's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (17) Sadiq
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadiq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.#T8#
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq is controlling Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather.
Sadiq looking to control.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.#T10#
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Sadiq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadiq working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sadiq controlling the position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (19) Sadiq
Strakapoud controls Sadiq momentarily but Sadiq frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadiq looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 19 to 4.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Elvul has Helvig up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Elvul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Helvig
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Helvig
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helvig trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Elvul has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass. #T2#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Helvig
Elvul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Elvul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Helvig is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
Helvig is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Helvig 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (4) Helvig#SUB#
Elvul has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Elvul 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: Elvul (6) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig keeping control of the position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Helvig has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Elvul pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvul is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (6) Helvig#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Elvul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard. #T7#
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Helvig passes Elvul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Helvig trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Elvul is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helvig pulls his head out easily.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Elvul is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Elvul is defending well.
#T11#
Elvul is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elvul trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Elvul is working away. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elvul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helvig. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
Elvul is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#T13#
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig won't allow Elvul to sweep him here.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Elvul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (8) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Dreynos Elvul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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