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SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drelas swats away the attempt to clinch by Mckay.
Drelas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mckay shoots in looking for a takedown. Drelas tries to sprawl out of it but Mckay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drelas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mckay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drelas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mckay sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drelas circles away.
Drelas feinted with a counter takedown.
Thervam Drelas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Mckay.
Mckay looks winded!
Mckay closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Drelas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Mckay#T1#
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckay is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves into full mount! Mckay won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (0) Mckay#SUB#
Drelas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Drelas controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Drelas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mckay is surviving well by controlling Drelas's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas content just to control the position here.
Mckay is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Mckay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drelas. #T3#
Drelas controlling his opponent.
Mckay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Drelas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mckay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mckay shrugs it off. #SUB#
Drelas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mckay turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Drelas off and cradles Mckay's limp body as Drelas celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thervam Drelas!
A very excited looking Thervam Drelas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lunchbag Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanovic's best efforts.
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Ivanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanovic stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (0) Rodriguez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ivanovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Ivanovic continues to stall.#T6#
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.
Rodriguez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (13) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Ivanovic just sinks the hooks in.
Ivanovic controlling from the back.#T8#
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Ivanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Rodriguez right now.
Rodriguez is in bad spot here.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Ivanovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ivanovic controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Ivanovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriguez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ivanovic controlling the positon.#T10#
Rodriguez breaks Ivanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (2) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (5) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivanovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Ivanovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (5) Rodriguez
Ivanovic advances to half guard. #T12#
Ivanovic passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (18) vs (5) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Ivanovic off him but Ivanovic keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanovic controls the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ivanovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Ivan Ivanovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Velasco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Velasco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velasco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving. #T1#
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Velasco
Engine wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Engine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (5) vs (2) Velasco
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco working to try and regain half guard.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Velasco wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape. #T4#
Velasco tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5#
Velasco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Engine is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasco wants to get back to full guard but Engine has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (10) vs (2) Velasco
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (12) vs (2) Velasco
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine wants to control the pace but Velasco is squirming around nicely.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is having none of it.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Velasco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine wants to advance to full mount but Velasco doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Velasco 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.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Engine has picked Velasco up and slammed him! Velasco can't keep hold of the triangle and Engine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (15) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.#SUB#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasco keeps working.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine happy to just control the position for now.
Velasco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasco's legs.
Velasco is looking to reverse the position.
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine trying to control the position but Velasco is working away.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 15 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz moves into the clinch.
Nutz gets underhooks to prevent Grandall's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Nutz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nutz manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grandall (0) vs (4) Nutz
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Nutz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grandall (0) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz fails to take his opponent's back.
Grandall wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nutz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grandall is surviving well by controlling Nutz's body position as best he can.
Grandall is working to get back to half guard.
Grandall is controlling an arm, preventing Nutz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall 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: Grandall (2) vs (6) Nutz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz has Grandall pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Nutz wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (8) vs (6) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandall has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (11) vs (6) Nutz#T4#
Nutz staying busy and making it hard for Grandall to control. #SUB#
Grandall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Nutz tries to break free.
Nutz trying to control the position but Grandall manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #T5#
Nutz trying to control the hands but Grandall breaks the grip. #SUB#
Nutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall. #SUB#
Nutz showing good submission defense here.
Grandall trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Grandall 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, Nutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grandall controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grandall.
#SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nutz is controlling his hands well.
Nutz is keeping busy.
Grandall keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Grandall gets his hands free as Nutz looks to control. #T7#
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz prevents Grandall from getting a body triangle.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nutz has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Grandall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nutz taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Grandall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A victorious Billy Grandall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending well.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the hands but Wahlstroem breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for the RNC.
Will Wahlstroem go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt 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. #T2#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Wahlstroem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wahlstroem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wahlstroem controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T4#
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Hunt control the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Wahlstroem wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Hunt
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wahlstroem tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Kelly
Kelly gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Kelly#T1#
Banner is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kelly is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Kelly#SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner has the hooks in. Kelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but Kelly pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Banner looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB#
Banner looking to break Kelly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kelly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kelly tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Kelly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Kelly right now.
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
#SUB#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Banner wants to control but Kelly manages to buck him off and is now in Banner's guard! Nice work there by Kelly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kelly
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Kelly pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Banner 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: Banner (12) vs (2) Kelly
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Kelly
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Kelly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (15) vs (6) Kelly
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (9) Kelly#T6#
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T7#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kelly jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (12) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Kelly won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Kelly trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Banner 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.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (12) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner advances to half guard.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Banner passes into half guard. #SUB#
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage. #T11#
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly is not content to let Banner control the position.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Kelly seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kelly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (12) Kelly
Banner mounts Kelly! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Kelly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (25) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control. #SUB#
Banner tightening his grip on Kelly, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kelly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kelly is controlling his hands well.
Kelly turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (25) vs (14) Kelly#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kelly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (29) vs (14) Kelly
Banner is breathing heavily.
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (29) vs (16) Kelly
Kelly preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 29 to 16.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Solo
Destroyer tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
Destroyer trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Destroyer is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Destroyer wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to get back to full guard but Solo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Solo
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destroyer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Solo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Solo
Solo has good solid back control here. #T3#
It looks like Solo 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.
Destroyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Destroyer tries to buck him off.
Solo is hanging on to Destroyer's back as he tries to escape.
Destroyer wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Destroyer doesn't escape. #T5#
Well, with Solo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Destroyer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Destroyer rolls, trying to escape but Solo keeps control of the position.
Destroyer wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Destroyer wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Destroyer just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Destroyer buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Solo controls the position.#SUB2#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Destroyer doesn't escape.
Destroyer just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Destroyer has hold of Solo's leg, trying to break free but it's let Solo lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Destroyer is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Solo throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhodeo circles away.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodeo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Rhodeo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.
Rhodeo gets underhooks to prevent Orion's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rhodeo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orion is trying to keep an underhook but Rhodeo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Orion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control here.
Rhodeo stalling. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Orion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orion is holding on for now. #T2#
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhodeo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhodeo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Orion controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Orion is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T4#
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion is pulling down on Rhodeo's head to control his posture.
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rhodeo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodeo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T6#
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Orion 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Rhodeo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now.
Orion keeps Rhodeo under control for a moment.#T10#
Orion seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhodeo dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (4) vs (18) Rhodeo
Orion tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo looking to take Orion's back but Orion rolls and after a scramble, Orion ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Orion to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion being controlled here momentarily.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Orion passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.
Orion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.#T13#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo stops Orion from passing to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion postures up.#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (12) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Orion's hands.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 18 to 12.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Le Boulder with that takedown attempt.
Le Boulder darts in looking for a takedown but Bar gets double underhooks and turns Le Boulder into the cage.
Bar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Boulder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bar somewhat.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bar goes for a double leg but Le Boulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Boulder continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Boulder wants a takedown but no success here.
Le Boulder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bar has Le Boulder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Boulder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bar drags the fight down to the ground.
Le Boulder is fighting to break Bar's control of his arms but Bar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bar can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Bar is holding on to half guard well.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to advance to full mount but Bar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Le Boulder
Bar won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here. #T3#
Le Boulder wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Le Boulder there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Le Boulder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Boulder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Le Boulder is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Boulder is working to get back to half guard.
Bar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (8) vs (0) Le Boulder
Bar doesn't have the hooks in and Le Boulder manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Bar can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Bar tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.#T6#
Bar is doing well to control the position and prevent Le Boulder from advancing to side control.
Le Boulder trying to advance position but Bar counters by regaining guard.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder postures up.
#T7#
Le Boulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Le Boulder wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Bar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Le Boulder jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (5) Le Boulder
Bar is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Bar is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Bar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Le Boulder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Bar is defending well.
Bar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Bar gets full guard.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (10) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (10) vs (7) Le Boulder
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bar pulls Le Boulder in to control the position.
Bar 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.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.#T13#
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Boulder passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (10) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bar's face as Le Boulder controls the position. #T14#
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Bar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Le Boulder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Le Boulder but great work by Bar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (14) vs (10) Le Boulder
Le Boulder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bar passes into side control, despite Le Boulder's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (17) vs (10) Le Boulder
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 17 to 10. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
De Rossi rushes Berendas and presses him up against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Berendas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Rossi can't fight it off and eventually Berendas manages to take the fight to the floor. De Rossi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi looking for a sweep but Berendas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi 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.#T1#
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Berendas trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Berendas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rossi looking to control.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Berendas wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (10) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas controlling the position from side mount.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rossi's legs. #SUB#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rossi prevents Berendas from moving into mount. #T6#
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rossi tries to bench press Berendas off him but Berendas keeps the position.
Berendas gets to mount! De Rossi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (12) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Berendas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rossi is surviving well by controlling Berendas's body position as best he can.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#T7#
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi reaches up to try and pull Berendas in and control his posture, but Berendas latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! De Rossi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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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