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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sin has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Terrorelli gets control of Sin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terrorelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terrorelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sin looking to sit in guard and control but Terrorelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terrorelli has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Sin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sin.
We've been hearing good reports from Sin'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.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrorelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Terrorelli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (5) Terrorelli
Sin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Terrorelli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but Sin defending well.
Terrorelli works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (8) Terrorelli
Sin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli controlling the pace for now.
Sin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Sin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.
Sin trying to hold on to Terrorelli's head to control him but Terrorelli postures up.
Terrorelli controlling the action here.
Sin wants to get back to full guard but Terrorelli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (11) Terrorelli#T4#
Sin is looking for a sweep.
Sin regains half guard.
Sin gets full guard.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sin working for submissions but it's allowed Terrorelli to get to half guard.
Terrorelli wants to free his trapped foot but Sin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Terrorelli 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.
#T5#
Sin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terrorelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terrorelli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sin (4) vs (11) Terrorelli
Sin is hanging on to Terrorelli's back as he tries to escape.
Terrorelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Sin gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Terrorelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sin is not going to allow Terrorelli to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Terrorelli showing good submission defense here.
#T6##SUB#
Sin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Terrorelli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sin looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Terrorelli defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (4) vs (13) Terrorelli#SUB#
Sin looking for subs off his back but Terrorelli has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terrorelli in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Sin trying to control here.
Terrorelli content to control rather than advance.
Terrorelli is looking to advance position but Sin won't allow it.
Terrorelli is thwarting Sin's attempts to control the position.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.#T8#
Sin is looking to get back to full guard here but Terrorelli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (4) vs (16) Terrorelli
Sin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrorelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sin is trying to control Terrorelli's posture but Terrorelli avoids it.
Sin is trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli taking a breather here. #T9#
Sin is trying to work for a sweep but Terrorelli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sin (4) vs (18) Terrorelli
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (21) Terrorelli
Sin tries to escape but Terrorelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Terrorelli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Terrorelli biding his time, controlling Sin. #T10#
Sin rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Terrorelli 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.
Sin can't escape the position.
Terrorelli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sin.
Sin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Sin is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (24) Terrorelli
Well, with Terrorelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Terrorelli controlling the position well here. Sin rolled but Terrorelli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.
Sin wants to get back to full guard but Terrorelli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (4) vs (27) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to take Sin's back but he can't do it this time.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from getting the reversal.#T13#
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin is desperately trying to improve his position but Terrorelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Terrorelli looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Sin tries to lock up and control but Terrorelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin working to try and regain half guard.
Sin is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (30) Terrorelli
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sin breaks Terrorelli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (6) vs (30) Terrorelli
Sin controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli wins on points by 30 to 6.
A victorious Tobi Terrorelli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dead has Smart up against the cage in a clinch.
Smart wants to take the fight to the mat but Dead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smart is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Dead has Smart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dead pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smart tumbling to the mat - Dead dives into Smart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smart (0) vs (2) Dead
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dead has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (2) Dead
Dead has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Dead trying to control here.
#SUB#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB#
Smart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead controlling the position well.
Smart is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Dead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart 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.
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (4) Dead#SUB2#
Dead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dead has Smart in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (4) Dead
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead looking to control.
#SUB#
Smart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (6) Dead#T6#
Smart wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.
Dead wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving. #SUB#
Smart looking for subs off his back but Dead has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart'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.#T7#
Smart tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Smart is working away.
Smart is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dead advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smart (4) vs (9) Dead
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Smart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is working for an americana but Smart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dead was thinking about the submission.#T9#
Smart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart continues to stall.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart is trying to hold Dead in close to prevent damage but Dead has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Smart trying to control here.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (9) Dead#SUB#
Smart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smart has Dead in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (11) Dead
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there. #T12#
Dead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is thwarting Smart's attempts to control the position.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart trying to hold on to Dead's head to control him but Dead postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dead wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Evil Dead, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
De Moncey jumps guard and drags Kutvonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Kutvonen passes De Moncey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kutvonen wants to free his trapped foot but De Moncey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Moncey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Moncey.#T2##SUB#
De Moncey has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen passes into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but De Moncey is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Kutvonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kutvonen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (3) Kutvonen
De Moncey tries to buck Kutvonen off but Kutvonen is having none of it.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kutvonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Kutvonen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (6) Kutvonen
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but De Moncey is squirming around nicely.
De Moncey is desperately trying to improve his position but Kutvonen has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Moncey tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.#T6#
Kutvonen controlling his opponent.
Kutvonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Moncey is looking to escape.
De Moncey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
De Moncey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kutvonen.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
De Moncey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (6) Kutvonen#T8##SUB#
De Moncey has gone for a leg lock! Kutvonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Moncey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (8) Kutvonen#SUB#
De Moncey working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Kutvonen trying to move into half guard but instead De Moncey has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (8) Kutvonen
De Moncey pushing down on Kutvonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey 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.
Kutvonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Kutvonen controlling De Moncey's posture. #SUB#
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom. #T11#
De Moncey advances to half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort.
Kutvonen is staying active underneath De Moncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Kutvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (12) Kutvonen
De Moncey is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kutvonen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. De Moncey escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (6) vs (12) Kutvonen#SUB#
De Moncey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kutvonen as he works his way to full guard.
De Moncey pushing down on Kutvonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
De Moncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutvonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold.
Kutvonen is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Kutvonen is defending well.
Kutvonen has his hands clasped together around De Moncey's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen wins on points by 12 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Lusmu Kutvonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spider Monkey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Giannopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monkey fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Giannopoulos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Giannopoulos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Monkey (0) vs (4) Giannopoulos
Monkey is trying to work for a sweep but Giannopoulos has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Monkey (0) vs (6) Giannopoulos
Giannopoulos wants to control but instead Monkey manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monkey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Giannopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Monkey defends it. #SUB#
Monkey actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monkey looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Monkey is trying to control but Giannopoulos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Monkey (0) vs (9) Giannopoulos
Giannopoulos is staying tight to Monkey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Giannopoulos 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.
Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giannopoulos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monkey's legs. #T2#
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Giannopoulos trying to control the position but Monkey is working away.
Monkey is trying to improve his position.
Monkey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Giannopoulos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Giannopoulos 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.#T3#
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monkey is in trouble now - Giannopoulos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Monkey (0) vs (12) Giannopoulos
Monkey working to try and regain half guard.
Giannopoulos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monkey is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Monkey (0) vs (15) Giannopoulos
Monkey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Giannopoulos's guard. Nice work there by Monkey.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monkey (2) vs (15) Giannopoulos#T4#
Monkey looking to pass the guard.
Giannopoulos is controlling Monkey's posture.
Giannopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Giannopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monkey stands and throws Giannopoulos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Monkey (5) vs (15) Giannopoulos#SUB#
Monkey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giannopoulos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Giannopoulos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Giannopoulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Giannopoulos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Monkey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Giannopoulos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monkey but great work by Giannopoulos. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Monkey (5) vs (19) Giannopoulos
Monkey prevents Giannopoulos from improving position.
Monkey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monkey (7) vs (19) Giannopoulos#T6#
Giannopoulos controlling the position for now.
Monkey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Monkey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Giannopoulos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monkey.
Giannopoulos tries to roll over but Monkey keeps him under control.
Giannopoulos is trying is best to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.
Giannopoulos is pressing down on Monkey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Giannopoulos pulls Monkey in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Monkey defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giannopoulos pulls Monkey in close to his closed guard and prevents Monkey from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Giannopoulos keeping full guard, as Monkey tries to pass.
Monkey pushes down on Giannopoulos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Giannopoulos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Monkey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giannopoulos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Monkey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Giannopoulos defends it well. #SUB#
Monkey seems to be working for a kimura but Giannopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Giannopoulos moves into full guard.
#T10#
Giannopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monkey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monkey (7) vs (21) Giannopoulos
Giannopoulos won't allow Monkey to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos drops back looking for a leg! Monkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monkey manages to kick Giannopoulos off! Giannopoulos jumps back into Monkey's guard.
Monkey being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Monkey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Monkey keeping full guard, as Giannopoulos tries to pass.
Giannopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monkey being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Giannopoulos.#T12#
Monkey is pulling down on Giannopoulos's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giannopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Giannopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Giannopoulos tries to pass.
Giannopoulos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giannopoulos forces his way into half guard.#T13##SUB#
Monkey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Giannopoulos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos trying to work for an americana but Monkey has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Giannopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Giannopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14##SUB#
Monkey has his foot on Giannopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giannopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Giannopoulos passes Monkey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Giannopoulos prevents Monkey from improving his position.
Giannopoulos controlling the action here.
Giannopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Monkey defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Monkey is defending against the submission attempts here by Giannopoulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giannopoulos wins on points by 21 to 7.
Nikos Giannopoulos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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