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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Gavin moves into range and clinches up with Orion.#TD2#
Gavin decides to pull guard.
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.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion is stalling in the full guard.
Gavin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gavin
Orion keeping full guard, as Gavin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Orion has Gavin pulled in close to control his posture.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Gavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orion wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gavin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Gavin
Orion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Orion's coaches at White Eagle have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Orion wants to control but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Orion to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (8) Gavin
Will Gavin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gavin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orion trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gavin controlling the positon.
Orion tries to escape but Gavin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Gavin controls the action.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gavin won't let him. #T4#
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gavin won't let him.
Orion is really stuck here.
Gavin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orion.
Orion trying to control the position but Gavin manages to sink in the hooks.
Our spies down at at White Eagle inform us that Gavin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Orion is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gavin's arms.
Orion tries to break free.
Gavin biding his time, controlling Orion.
Orion trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
What can Orion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orion tries to escape but Gavin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gavin won't let him.
Orion is really stuck here.
#T7#
Orion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gavin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (11) Gavin
Orion looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (14) Gavin
Gavin is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Gavin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gavin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (14) Gavin#T8##SUB2#
Gavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gavin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Orion frees his head nicely. Oh but Gavin has switched to an armbar! Orion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Gavin!
A victorious Tommy Gavin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mursk Ispa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Fortuna tries to get set, Ispa tries to push him back and clinch up but Fortuna manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ispa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Ispa pulls guard successfully.
Fortuna wants to control from the top but Ispa keeps moving.
Fortuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ispa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ispa is controlling Fortuna's posture.
Fortuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ispa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortuna trying to control but Ispa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fortuna is posturing up here but Ispa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fortuna tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fortuna has to tap! Slick submission there by Ispa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mursk Ispa!
An out of breath Mursk Ispa 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eric Draven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Draven swats away the attempt to clinch by Vertongen.#CL2#
Vertongen forces Draven back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Vertongen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vertongen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Draven (0) vs (4) Vertongen
Vertongen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vertongen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Draven is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen trying to control the action but Draven is working from the bottom.
Draven tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Vertongen working away.
Draven tries to buck Vertongen off but Vertongen is having none of it.
Vertongen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draven wants to control but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Draven (0) vs (6) Vertongen
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Vertongen is looking to work his way around to Draven's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Draven tries to reverse the position but Vertongen maintains control.
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Draven tries to hold on but Vertongen pushes him away.
Draven tries to reverse the position but Vertongen maintains control.
Vertongen avoids the attempt from Draven to control.
Draven is looking to improve his position but Vertongen isn't that keen on the idea.
Vertongen takes Draven's back. Score +3 for taking back: Draven (0) vs (9) Vertongen#T3#
Vertongen trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Draven is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Draven trying to control the action but Vertongen just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Vertongen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Draven taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Robert Munson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nicandro Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Munson instigates a clinch.
Munson tries to pull guard but Aloisio forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Munson is pressed up against the ropes. Aloisio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munson down to the mat. Munson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Munson pushes Aloisio up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Munson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aloisio is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aloisio tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Munson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aloisio trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aloisio 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.
Aloisio slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Aloisio is looking to take a break and control but Munson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munson is looking for a sweep. Aloisio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Aloisio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munson is just riding it out for now. Aloisio eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Munson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aloisio pulls his head out easily.
Munson wants to improve his position but Aloisio is controlling well.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Munson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Aloisio is posturing up here but Munson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aloisio tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aloisio has to tap! Slick submission there by Munson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Whitlock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kurosaki rushes Whitlock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Whitlock has Kurosaki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kurosaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitlock tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Whitlock jumps into guard, dragging Kurosaki to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Whitlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Whitlock is trying to push Kurosaki off with his feet but Kurosaki grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Whitlock's ankles and Whitlock is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Zaire moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Masters has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Masters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position.
Masters working a defensive guard but Zaire passes into half guard.
Masters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Masters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaire defends it easily.#SUB#
Zaire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaire is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masters tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Zaire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zaire prevents Masters from improving his position.
Masters is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters is adopting a defensive guard.
Zaire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaire controlling from the top position. #T3#
Masters is pulling down on Zaire's head to control his posture.
Zaire stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position.
Zaire trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Zaire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters pulls Zaire in close to prevent any damage.
Zaire trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Masters is trying to control the position but Zaire postures up. #T5##SUB#
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Zaire 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.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #T6#
Zaire preventing the sweep.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Zaire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire pushing down on Masters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masters trying to control here.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well. #SUB2#
Zaire 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.
#T7#
Zaire passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (0) vs (3) Zaire
Masters is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Masters is trying to escape the mount.
Masters wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masters tries to lock up and control but Zaire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Zaire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zaire goes for an armbar but Masters turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masters. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masters (2) vs (3) Zaire#SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters forces his way into half guard.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Masters controlling the action here.
Zaire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Masters is looking to advance position but Zaire won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Zaire controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Zaire has his hands on Masters's head, controlling the position.
Masters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (5) vs (3) Zaire
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.
Masters prevents Zaire from improving his position.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zaire! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (8) vs (3) Zaire#T13#
Zaire tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Zaire is working to get back to half guard.
Masters controlling the pace for now.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaire is looking to escape.
Zaire tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Zaire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zaire trying to control but Masters postures up.
#SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masters pulls his head out easily.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masters takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
Anthony Masters 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Macka Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Atsushi feints and as Briggs raises his hands in defense, Atsushi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Briggs (0) vs (2) Atsushi
Atsushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Atsushi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (5) Atsushi
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Briggs 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.
Atsushi slows the pace down. #T1#
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Atsushi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Atsushi tries for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Atsushi controls the position from side control.
Atsushi laying and praying for a moment but Briggs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Briggs wants to improve his position but Atsushi is controlling well.
#T2#
Atsushi trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Briggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atsushi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs won't allow Atsushi to pass to mount.
Atsushi wants to take a breather but Briggs is having none of it. #T3#
Atsushi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atsushi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Atsushi is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atsushi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (8) Atsushi
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Atsushi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Briggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Briggs being controlled for a moment.
Briggs isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Atsushi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Atsushi trying to control the position but Briggs is working away. #T6#
The referee asks Atsushi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Atsushi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working. #T7#
Briggs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atsushi's best efforts.
Atsushi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Briggs is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Atsushi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (11) Atsushi
Atsushi trying to control but Briggs is having none of it.
Atsushi controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Briggs is controlling an arm, preventing Atsushi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Atsushi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Briggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Atsushi looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Atsushi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Atsushi wants to control but Briggs has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Atsushi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Briggs! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (14) Atsushi
Atsushi tries to control but Briggs wriggling away. #T10#
Atsushi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Atsushi controlling from mount.
Briggs tries to hold on but Atsushi postures up.#SUB2#
Atsushi looking for a guillotine from mount but Briggs is having none of it.
Atsushi wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Atsushi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Briggs is working to get back to half guard.
Atsushi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atsushi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Briggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Atsushi fails to advance to Briggs's back.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding Atsushi's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Well,Briggs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Atsushi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Briggs (0) vs (17) Atsushi#SUB2#
Atsushi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Briggs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Briggs tries to roll but Atsushi sticks to his back.
#T14#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Atsushi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Atsushi tries to keep control of the position but Briggs is staying busy.
I would not like to be Briggs right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Atsushi wins on points by 17 to 0.
A very excited looking Kuroda Atsushi 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.#SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob controlling the action here.
Bob is trying to control. Gage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bob sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.#T2#
Gage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Bob trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gage is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (0) Bob
Gage trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bob manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (2) Bob
Bob is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob is keen to just control but Gage is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard. #T5#
Gage is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Bob seems content to control.#T6#
Bob is thwarting Gage's attempts to control the position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Gage is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gage avoid being mounted?
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob is looking to advance position but Gage won't allow it.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage wants to control but Bob passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (2) vs (5) Bob
Bob trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Bob controls the position from side control.
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bob.
Gage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Bob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gage working a defensive guard here.
Bob wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Bob sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bob passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (2) vs (8) Bob
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Bob working away.
Bob trying to control the position but Gage is working away. #T11#
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bob.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.#SUB#
Bob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bob has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.#T12##SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now.
Bob sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Gage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (4) vs (8) Bob
Bob trying to control the position.
Bob keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Bob pulls Gage in close to prevent any damage.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #T14#
Bob working a defensive guard but Gage passes into half guard.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gage's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gage (4) vs (12) Bob
Gage tries to escape the position.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Gage manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (6) vs (12) Bob
Gage trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob wins on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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