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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Grov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Grov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Orozco advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (3) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grov is trying to improve his position.
Orozco working away.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (6) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Grov is squirming around, avoiding Orozco's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco prevents Grov from getting the reversal.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Orozco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grov working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Grov tries to control Orozco's body but Orozco pushes him off. Grov squirms to his side and now Orozco has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (9) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov is still trying to improve position.
Orozco wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov tries to break free.
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grov trying to control the action but Orozco just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
Orozco is looking to control Grov but Grov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orozco controlling the position well here. Grov rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Orozco gets his hands free.
Grov is really stuck here.
Grov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (12) vs (0) Grov
Grov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (15) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Orozco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Orozco is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position.
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov staying busy and making it hard for Orozco to control.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Orozco has good solid back control here.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
#T9#
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grov tries to escape the position.
Orozco not allowing Grov to control his hands. #T10#
Grov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grov regains half guard.
Grov has a hand on Orozco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orozco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (18) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov is trying to reverse the position but instead Orozco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (21) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov turns into Orozco and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (21) vs (2) Grov
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Grov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orozco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orozco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (23) vs (2) Grov
Orozco stays in close to Grov's body and controls the position.
Grov wants to control but Orozco passes easily into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (26) vs (2) Grov
Orozco trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
Grov regains half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (29) vs (2) Grov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 29 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 1 wins and 6 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a takedown into CleaPain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasco passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasco slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Well, if Velasco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velasco trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasco.
#T2##SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Velasco
CleaPain prevents Velasco from taking his back.
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action.
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Velasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Velasco is looking to work his way around to CleaPain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Velasco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
Velasco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Velasco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
CleaPain is controlling an arm, preventing Velasco from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
CleaPain is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasco has a good base and remains in mount.
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CleaPain is surviving well by controlling Velasco's body position as best he can.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T8#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Velasco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Velasco looking to control but CleaPain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco fails to advance to CleaPain's back. #T9#
CleaPain tries to hold on but Velasco postures up.
Velasco forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (8) Velasco
Velasco tries to get the hooks in deep but CleaPain pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Velasco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is cranking CleaPain's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for CleaPain! He's tightened the choke and CleaPain is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (0) vs (4) Mason
Simmons trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Mason trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (7) Mason#SUB2#
Mason goes for an armbar but Simmons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simmons. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (7) Mason
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Simmons 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. #SUB2#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T3##SUB#
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg. #SUB#
Simmons 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.
Mason keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can. #T5##SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Simmons is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simmons seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (2) vs (11) Mason
Simmons being controlled for a moment.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is looking to reverse the position.
Mason tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Simmons being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Simmons tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons looking to control.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Simmons is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (11) Mason#SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons advances to half guard. #T11#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mason reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (13) Mason#T12##SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (4) vs (16) Mason#SUB2#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T14#
Simmons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mason presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (4) vs (18) Mason
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mason trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Bea Mason thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 8 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Schlepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Herlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schlepper escapes and throws Herlin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Herlin
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Herlin is working away.
Herlin regains half guard.#T1#
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schlepper jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (8) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face as Schlepper controls the position.
Herlin gets back to half guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
Herlin trying to control from the bottom.
Schlepper works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (11) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Schlepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Herlin working to try and regain half guard.
Herlin is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Herlin is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper looking to control but Herlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Schlepper passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (14) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlepper works to advance to full mount. Herlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (16) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Schlepper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schlepper trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin tries to reverse the position but Schlepper maintains control.#T6#
Schlepper controlling from mount. #SUB#
Schlepper looking to secure an arm triangle but Herlin defends it well.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Herlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Herlin regains half guard.
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schlepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Herlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB2#
Herlin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlepper doesn't defend quickly enough and Herlin has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlepper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Herlin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Rhodeo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Rhodeo is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodeo down to the mat. Rhodeo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Black closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.#TD2#
Black has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black advances to half guard.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
#T1#
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodeo trying to control but Black postures up.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is trying is best to control the position here.
Black slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Black trying to control the action but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (2) Black#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodeo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (6) Black#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodeo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Black is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.
Black works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (9) Black
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodeo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Black is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (12) Black#SUB2#
Rhodeo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Black is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Black with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.#T10#
Black passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (15) Black
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Rhodeo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Black won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (18) Black
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy. #T11#
Black controlling the position.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #T12#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Rhodeo pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Excalam Black, 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 10 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt dives in and grabs Slamister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slamister pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Slamister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slamister with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Slamister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slamister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Slamister's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Slamister
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control the position here.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hunt is really struggling to control Slamister but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slamister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Slamister
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slamister is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slamister wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.#SUB2#
Slamister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Slamister is still trying to improve position.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Slamister.
#T5#
Slamister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Slamister 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.
Hunt won't allow Slamister to pass to mount.
Slamister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Slamister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Hunt pulls Slamister in close to prevent any damage.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Slamister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Hunt tries to roll over but Slamister keeps him under control.
Hunt is controlling Slamister's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Slamister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Slamister
Hunt trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T8#
Slamister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (7) Slamister
Slamister postures up.
#T9#
Slamister is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slamister trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Slamister passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (10) Slamister
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Slamister trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slamister wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T10#
Slamister tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Slamister trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #SUB2#
Slamister is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister working away.#SUB2#
Slamister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slamister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Slamister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Slamister wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Slamister wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Slamister is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Slamister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB2#
Slamister is looking for a kimura here.
Slamister is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slamister trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Slamister advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (13) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slamister but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (13) Slamister#T14##SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Slamister! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (10) vs (13) Slamister
Slamister tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Slamister has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Slamister! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (15) Slamister
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 15 to 10. |
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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 5 wins and 7 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Shaw pulls guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud controlling the pace.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud uses his free foot to push down on Shaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud controlling from mount.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw#T2#
Strakapoud controlling well, preventing Shaw from escaping the position.
Strakapoud trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shaw doesn't escape.
Strakapoud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Strakapoud is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strakapoud biding his time, controlling Shaw.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shaw tries to escape the position.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Strakapoud just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
Shaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shaw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Strakapoud works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (9) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Strakapoud controls the position.
Strakapoud laying and praying for a moment but Shaw takes advantage and regains half guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
#T5#
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (12) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw can't escape the position.
#T6#
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw regains half guard.
Shaw tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg. #T7#
Strakapoud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shaw 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 (15) vs (2) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strakapoud has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strakapoud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
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.#T10#
Strakapoud is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Shaw has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (5) Shaw
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position. #T11#
Shaw working away.
Strakapoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now.
Shaw pushes down on Strakapoud's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to control Shaw's posture. Shaw takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Strakapoud! Shaw is rotating here... this could be the end... Strakapoud is out! Shaw has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jargon closes the distance and clinches.
Jargon tries to pull guard but Gerbandi won't allow it.
#TD2#
Gerbandi pulls Jargon into guard.
Jargon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
Jargon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (3) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Jargon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jargon is pressing down on Gerbandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerbandi is holding on for now. #T1#
Jargon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi trying to hold on to Jargon's head to control him but Jargon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jargon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jargon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Jargon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Jargon tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Jargon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jargon is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jargon to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is refusing to be controlled, as Jargon sits in half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Jargon postures up.
#T3#
Jargon trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (3) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Jargon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (5) vs (2) Gerbandi
Jargon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jargon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jargon trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Jargon forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
Gerbandi is controlling Jargon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Jargon postures up.
Jargon is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jargon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jargon trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Jargon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (8) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB#
Jargon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Jargon looking to control but instead Gerbandi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Jargon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jargon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is controlling Jargon's posture.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass. #T8#
Gerbandi 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.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi has his hands on Jargon's head, controlling the position.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pulls Jargon in close to prevent any damage.
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon postures up.
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi has his hands on Jargon's head, controlling the position.
Jargon looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jargon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon postures up.
Gerbandi can't keep his opponent in guard - Jargon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Jargon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (11) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jargon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Jargon postures up.
Jargon wants to take Gerbandi's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (14) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB#
Jargon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Gerbandi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Jargon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Jargon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jargon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jargon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jargon (14) vs (6) Gerbandi#T13#
Jargon turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (16) vs (6) Gerbandi
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi 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.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
Jargon trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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: Jargon (16) vs (8) Gerbandi
Jargon trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #T14#
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Jargon defends it. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Jargon trying to control here.
Jargon wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Jargon wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jargon takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Melinos Jargon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gascoigne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuang misses with a takedown attempt - Gascoigne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedry Kuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Kuang circles away easily#TD#
and Kuang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang passes Gascoigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
#T1#
Kuang is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne 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#
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascoigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascoigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Gascoigne 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.#T3#
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Kuang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (6) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#T4#
Gascoigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne is still trying to improve position.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#SUB#
Kuang has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gascoigne is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
A very excited looking Nedry Kuang 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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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 33 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bar. #CL2#
Doe moves into the clinch.
Doe is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Bar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Doe regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Doe
Bar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bar is fighting to break Doe's control of his arms but Doe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.#T1#
Doe looking to control but Bar passes into half guard.
Doe wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bar.
Doe manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Bar being controlled here momentarily.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Doe is pulling down on Bar's head to control his posture.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Doe looking to control.
Doe wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doe is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bar is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now. #T5#
Doe is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doe is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar is looking to advance position but Doe won't allow it.
Bar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Doe
Bar wants to take his opponent's back but Doe doesn't allow it. #T7#
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe regains half guard.
Bar stalling away here and it's allowed Doe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Bar content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (5) vs (2) Doe
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bar holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (2) Doe
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
Doe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doe gets full guard.
Doe trying to control the position.
Bar wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T12#
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bar stays in close to Doe's body and controls the position.
Doe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (4) Doe
Doe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (9) vs (4) Doe
Doe wants to improve his position but instead Bar has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Doe is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar not doing much here.
Bar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Doe wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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