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BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Ballard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Valentine gets caught napping as Ballard dives in and scores a takedown. Valentine manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (0) Valentine
Ballard is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ballard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Valentine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ballard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ballard is looking to pass into half guard but Valentine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valentine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (2) Valentine
Ballard is looking to sweep but instead, Valentine has passed into half guard.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ballard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ballard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ballard is looking to improve his position.
Ballard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballard.#T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Ballard's legs - danger averted.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ballard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valentine has picked Ballard up and slammed him! Ballard can't keep hold of the triangle and Valentine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (5) Valentine
Valentine tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ballard is looking to regain half guard here but Valentine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Ballard gets full guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ballard keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine is pushing down on Ballard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballard is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballard is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Ballard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Ballard defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Valentine passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine working away.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballard is defending well.
Valentine controls the position from side control.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballard keeps working. #T7#
Ballard is trying to improve his position.
Valentine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ballard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ballard (6) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Ballard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ballard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.
Valentine keeping hold of Ballard's head, controlling as best he can.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Ballard wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine managing to control the position.
Ballard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballard stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (9) vs (8) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard is working for a kimura but Valentine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ballard is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Ballard is working hard here to advance position.
Ballard trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ballard pulls his head out easily.
Ballard tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it. #T13#
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Ballard trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Valentine gets full guard.
Ballard looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (9) vs (10) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valentine defends well.
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Black Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Payne gets caught napping as Marlin dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Payne
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlin'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.
Further stalling from Marlin.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.
Payne keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Payne wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well. #T2#
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.
Payne wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Marlin is taking a breather. Payne 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.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payne avoid being mounted?
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#T4#
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Payne won't allow Marlin to pass to mount.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marlin is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Marlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Payne trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
Payne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marlin is staying active.
Marlin controlling the pace.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Payne trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#T7#
Payne is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payne defends it well. #T8#
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marlin stalling.
Marlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Payne
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Payne is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Marlin controlling his opponent.
Payne is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Payne is holding on tight.
#T11#
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payne wants to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.#T12#
Marlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Payne tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Payne is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Payne for as long as he can get away with.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Payne tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Payne tries to lock up and control but Marlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin fails to take his opponent's back.
Marlin forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (8) vs (0) Payne
What can Payne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Payne trying to control the hands but Marlin breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Payne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Black Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaxson Turner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Turner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marlin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turner (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control the hands but Turner breaks the grip.
Turner is trying to stick to Marlin's back but Marlin is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (6) vs (2) Marlin
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Turner is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin 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.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marlin is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Turner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (9) vs (2) Marlin#T1#
Marlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Turner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turner but great work by Marlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (9) vs (6) Marlin
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The referee asks Marlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turner (9) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Turner (9) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin has good solid back control here.
Turner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Marlin is trying to stick to Turner's back but Turner is turning into Marlin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marlin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (11) vs (11) Marlin
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (11) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Marlin 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.
Turner tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin controls the position.#T5#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T6#
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Turner rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turner tries to escape the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turner doesn't escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin has good solid back control here. #T8#
It looks like Marlin 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.#T9#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turner can't escape the position.
Turner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Marlin doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (15) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (17) Marlin
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin not doing much here.
#T11#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T13#
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#SUB2#
Marlin 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.
Marlin controlling the pace. #T14##SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Marlin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 17 to 13.
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bones Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lesnar
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar controlling the position.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lesnar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Lesnar
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lesnar has eaten all the pies!
Jones keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Lesnar
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Jones is stalling here. Lesnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lesnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Lesnar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (8) vs (6) Lesnar
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lesnar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Lesnar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (8) Lesnar
We've been informed that Lesnar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (10) vs (8) Lesnar
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jones wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (8) Lesnar
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar is not content to let Jones control the position. #T6##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Jones is really struggling to control Lesnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lesnar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Lesnar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (12) Lesnar
Lesnar looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
#SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8##SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (17) vs (12) Lesnar#T9##SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (17) vs (14) Lesnar
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (21) vs (14) Lesnar#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Lesnar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it. #T12##SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB#
Jones looking for a submission but Lesnar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jones trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lesnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Lesnar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (21) vs (16) Lesnar#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T14#
Lesnar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (23) vs (16) Lesnar
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 23 to 16.
A relieved looking Bones Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin tries to clinch but Danzakov moves out of range.
Marlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danzakov's waist but Danzakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlin off to one side.
Danzakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlin.
Danzakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Marlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Danzakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Danzakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marlin has picked Danzakov up and slammed him! Danzakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Marlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (7) vs (0) Danzakov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzakov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Marlin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (10) vs (0) Danzakov
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Danzakov.#T1#
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
Danzakov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape. #SUB#
Marlin looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Marlin controls the position.#SUB#
Marlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Danzakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danzakov for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Danzakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Danzakov right now.
#T3#
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marlin.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
Danzakov turns into Marlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (10) vs (2) Danzakov
Danzakov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position.
Danzakov stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (12) vs (2) Danzakov#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlin continues to stall.#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Danzakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Danzakov looks winded!
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin'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.
More hug and hope from Marlin.#T5##SUB2#
Danzakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin is pushing down on Danzakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danzakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin stalling. #SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#T6##SUB#
Marlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Danzakov wants to sweep but Marlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (15) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (17) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal.
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danzakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Marlin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (20) vs (2) Danzakov#T7#
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Danzakov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danzakov's body.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape.
Danzakov tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Marlin.#SUB#
Danzakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Danzakov tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Danzakov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin controls the position.#T10#
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Marlin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
Marlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
#T12#
What can Danzakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Danzakov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marlin biding his time, controlling Danzakov.
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Danzakov wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Marlin biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Danzakov right now.
Marlin controlling from the back.#SUB#
Marlin is working for a rear naked choke. Danzakov is not defending it well and Marlin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Danzakov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Danzakov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Marlin!
A very excited looking Blue Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Takemura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Takemura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takemura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George is stalling in the full guard.
Takemura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
George wants to control from the top but Takemura keeps moving. #T1#
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
George drops back looking for a leg! Takemura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takemura manages to kick George off! George jumps back into Takemura's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
George slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Takemura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
George trying to control from Takemura's half guard. Takemura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takemura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Takemura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that George 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#
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Takemura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
Takemura trying to control the position.
George won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now. #T5#
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takemura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (0) George
Takemura trying to move into half guard but instead George has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (2) George
George showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
George looking to sit in guard and control but Takemura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (4) vs (2) George
Takemura pushing down on George's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
George wants to improve his position but Takemura is controlling well.
George is trying is best to control the position here.
Takemura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takemura moves into full mount! George won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (7) vs (2) George#T7#
George is just holding on here. Takemura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takemura (10) vs (2) George
George is keeping busy.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George is really stuck here.
Takemura is looking to control George but George is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
George tries to roll but Takemura sticks to his back.
Takemura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
George is trying to break free.
#T9#
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
George is trying to break free.
Takemura trying to control momentarily.
Takemura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
George surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on George's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Takemura is hanging on to George's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB#
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Takemura is riding his opponent, not letting George buck him off.
George is really stuck here.
George manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takemura's guard. Nice work there by George.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (10) vs (4) George#SUB#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Takemura has George pulled in close to control his posture.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takemura keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Takemura has his hands on George's head, controlling the position.
George is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but George has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
George controlling the action here.
Takemura tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George wants to take a breather but Takemura is having none of it. #T14#
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takemura keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takemura manages to get to full guard.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Takemura.
George is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Takemura is retaining full guard.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Goro Takemura 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kupon has managed to clinch.
Kline jumps guard but Kupon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kupon manages to pull guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Kupon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kupon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kupon is tightening it up a little... Kline has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kline reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kline taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kupon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filip Kupon!
After winning the bout, Filip Kupon 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurbolatov has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (0) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Murray wants to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Murray tries to buck Nurbolatov off but Nurbolatov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov swings around for an armbar but Murray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (2) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Nurbolatov controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
#T3#
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Nurbolatov controlling the position.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Murray continues to stall.
Murray'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.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
Nurbolatov 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.#T9##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov 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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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 22 wins and 25 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. #TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Laperierre#T1#
Laperierre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Laperierre 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laperierre is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Laperierre
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre 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.#T5#
Gracie pushes down on Laperierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laperierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.#T8#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laperierre 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.#T9#
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre is controlling Gracie's posture.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is taking a breather. Laperierre 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.
Laperierre is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie pushing down on Laperierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet. #T12#
Laperierre controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Gracie trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracie is heads and Laperierre is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Laperierre wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 14 wins and 10 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Njagi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Njagi
Dukat is pressing down on Njagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi has his hands on Dukat's head, controlling the position.
Njagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Njagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Dukat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Dukat looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Njagi keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass. #T4#
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Njagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Dukat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukat defends well.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Dukat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Njagi looking to control.
Dukat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dukat looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Njagi is controlling Dukat's posture.#SUB2#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dukat is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dukat drops back looking for a leg! Njagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Njagi manages to kick Dukat off! Dukat jumps back into Njagi's guard.
Dukat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dukat slips nicely into half guard.
Dukat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Njagi gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Njagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Njagi, not yet.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Dukat forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Njagi wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Njagi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Njagi avoid being mounted?
Dukat content to control rather than advance.
Njagi won't allow Dukat to pass to mount. #T11#
Dukat is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dukat in particular looking to stall.
Dukat'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.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it. #SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Dukat not doing much here.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dukat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Njagi tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Njagi gets full guard.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Further stalling from Dukat.
Njagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Njagi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Njagi wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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