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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8 PBP Commentary |
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blood.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and presses him up against the ropes.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Blood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Matsuda to keep the fight standing.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuda just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Blood.
Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuda tries to score a body lock takedown but Blood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blood tries to clinch up but Matsuda circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blood manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Matsuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Blood wants to clinch.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blood.#CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda has him pressed against the ropes.#T5#
Blood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsuda smiles and moves away.
Blood is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.#T6##CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and presses him up against the ropes.
Blood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuda walks away with a smile on his face. Blood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
#T7##CL#
Matsuda gets a clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda has him pressed against the ropes.
Matsuda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blood tries to pull guard but Matsuda holds him up against the ropes and eventually Blood drops back down to his feet.
Matsuda can't get the takedown.
#T8#
Blood tries to pull guard but Matsuda won't allow it.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Matsuda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Blood
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Blood trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Matsuda manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Matsuda controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsuda controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blood to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Blood#T10#
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood trying to control the position but Matsuda manages to sink in the hooks.
Blood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matsuda.
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.#T11#
Matsuda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blood is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Blood right now.
I really don't envy Blood right now.
Blood wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsuda gets his hands free.
Matsuda has the hooks in. Blood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Matsuda has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matsuda.#T13#
Matsuda'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.
Blood is trying to break free.
Blood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Matsuda continues to hold on tight.
Matsuda is hanging on to Blood's back as he tries to escape.
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood trying to control the hands but Matsuda won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Kenji Matsuda 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jack Brittle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brittle wants to clinch.#TD#
Chukwuma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brittle to the ground. Chukwuma is now in Brittle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Brittle#SUB2#
Brittle working for a triangle but Chukwuma defends it easily.
Brittle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Brittle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Brittle wants to sweep here but Chukwuma controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chukwuma controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brittle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chukwuma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Chukwuma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brittle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brittle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brittle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (4) Brittle
Chukwuma stops Brittle from passing to mount.
Brittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chukwuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chukwuma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brittle trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chukwuma won't allow Brittle to pass to mount.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Brittle is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chukwuma is controlling Brittle's trapped leg to prevent Brittle from advancing to side control.
Chukwuma wants to control but Brittle is keeping busy.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Brittle has control of the leg.
Brittle wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is defending well.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Brittle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Brittle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (7) Brittle#T3#
Chukwuma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brittle's best efforts.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brittle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brittle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Brittle
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.
Brittle prevents Chukwuma from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma keeps control of the position as Brittle tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Brittle is defending it well.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brittle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brittle tries to break free.
#T4#
Brittle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brittle is trying to break free.
Chukwuma tries to keep control of the position but Brittle is staying busy.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a choke but Brittle is defending well.
Brittle tries to roll but Chukwuma sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
I really don't envy Brittle right now.
#SUB#
Brittle is trying to defend against the choke here but Chukwuma has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chukwuma Tightens the hold and Brittle taps out furiously! Chukwuma displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Caique Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Michel Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima tries to clinch there but Robillard circles away.
#CL2#
Robillard drives through and clinches with Lima against the ropes.
#TD2#
Robillard jumps guard and drags Lima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robillard is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Robillard is defending it quite comfortably.
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.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Robillard is defending well.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robillard is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robillard avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Robillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Robillard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caique Lima! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Summit Panda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kona wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kona is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Panda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kona (0) vs (2) Panda#SUB#
Kona is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Panda frees his head nicely. Oh but Kona has switched to an armbar! Panda is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ted Kona!
A relieved looking Ted Kona 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rogelio Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nunez clinches up against the ropes.
Nunez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siuta pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Nunez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Siuta prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Siuta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siuta (4) vs (0) Nunez
Siuta controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Siuta has hold of Nunez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nunez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Siuta cranks the arm and Nunez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nunez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jacek Siuta!
Our winner, Jacek Siuta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hung Young Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rockmuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang seems keen to control Rockmuller's posture.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rockmuller passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Wang
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.
Rockmuller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rockmuller working away.#T3#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rockmuller easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockmuller (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller'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.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (13) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Rockmuller has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
Wang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Rockmuller.#T6#
Wang is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Wang wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to break free.
Rockmuller 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.
Wang trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
Rockmuller has good solid back control here. #T8#
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T9#
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.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang tries to escape but Rockmuller has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Wang turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (13) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Rockmuller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Wang is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rockmuller has passed into half guard.
Wang has a hand on Rockmuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rockmuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away.
Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Don Rockmuller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jone White!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into White's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) White
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White trying to control here.
#SUB2#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Brown trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
White trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) White
White wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
White has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) White
White tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Brown has one arm under White 's neck. White is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Brown manages to get his arm free though and White is in a world of trouble! Brown sinks in the hooks and squeezes! White turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Brown!
Our winner, Frank Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macho Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Birdwhistle instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macho Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macho Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Birdwhistle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birdwhistle looking for a takedown.
Macho Man looking for a takedown.
Birdwhistle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lysander Birdwhistle.#T1#
Birdwhistle has Macho Man pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macho Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Birdwhistle has clasped his hands together around Macho Man's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macho Man (0) vs (4) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from moving into mount.
Macho Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Macho Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birdwhistle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macho Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macho Man trying to hold on to Birdwhistle's head to control him but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (0) vs (7) Birdwhistle
Macho Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macho Man tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Macho Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macho Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Macho Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macho Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macho Man keeping hold of Birdwhistle's head, controlling as best he can.
Birdwhistle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (0) vs (10) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from moving into mount.
Birdwhistle works to advance to full mount. Macho Man defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (0) vs (12) Birdwhistle#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macho Man has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macho Man! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macho Man (2) vs (12) Birdwhistle#T3#
Birdwhistle 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle is looking to sweep but instead, Macho Man has passed into half guard.
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.
Birdwhistle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle 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.#SUB2#
Macho Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macho Man trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Birdwhistle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macho Man escapes and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (5) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle tries to improve position but can't.
Macho Man gets to mount! Birdwhistle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (7) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Macho Man has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (10) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle wants to escape the position.
Birdwhistle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macho Man in particular looking to stall.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep. Macho Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Macho Man is looking to advance position but Birdwhistle won't allow it.
Birdwhistle moves into full guard.
Macho Man preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macho Man escapes and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (13) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.
Birdwhistle is still trying to improve position.
Macho Man slows the pace down. #T7#
Birdwhistle looks to move to half guard but instead Macho Man has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (15) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macho Man controlling from mount.
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Macho Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macho Man stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (18) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to half guard.
Macho Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Birdwhistle! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (20) vs (12) Birdwhistle
Macho Man prevents Birdwhistle from getting the reversal.
Macho Man content just to control the position here.
Macho Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birdwhistle is looking to escape. #T9#
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Macho Man postures up.
Macho Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Macho Man manages to capitalize on a mistake by Birdwhistle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (23) vs (12) Birdwhistle#T10#
Macho Man biding his time, controlling Birdwhistle.
I really don't envy Birdwhistle right now.
Macho Man has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Birdwhistle's body.
Macho Man keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries 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.
#T11#
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Birdwhistle keeps trying to improve his position.
Birdwhistle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birdwhistle looks winded!#T12#
Macho Man just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macho Man has the hooks in. Birdwhistle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Macho Man biding his time, controlling Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
#T13#
Birdwhistle staying busy and making it hard for Macho Man to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Macho Man controlling well, preventing Birdwhistle from escaping the position.
Birdwhistle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Macho Man.
Birdwhistle wants to escape the position.
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.
#T14#
Macho Man trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Macho Man is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
A very excited looking Super Macho Man 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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