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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Bigbull!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tonal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bigbull to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonal (0) vs (2) Bigbull
Tonal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bigbull passes Tonal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonal tries to roll over but Bigbull keeps him under control.
Bigbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigbull on the ground.
Bigbull passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonal (0) vs (5) Bigbull
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigbull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
It looks like Bigbull 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.#SUB2#
Bigbull has control of Tonal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tonal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bigbull wants to take his opponent's back but Tonal doesn't allow it. #T2#
Bigbull controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Bigbull is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tonal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tonal shrugs it off.
Bigbull controlling his opponent.
Tonal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Bigbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonal is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Bigbull has control of Tonal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tonal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonal tries to lock up and control but Bigbull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Bigbull has hold of Tonal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tonal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Bigbull jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tonal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tonal is trying to escape the position but Bigbull is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Tonal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bigbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tonal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Bigbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tonal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bigbull is continuing to stall.
Tonal is trying to work for a sweep but Bigbull has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonal (0) vs (7) Bigbull#T7#
Tonal can't escape the position.
Bigbull controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bigbull is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tonal is surviving well by controlling Bigbull's body position as best he can.
Bigbull controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bigbull is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonal frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Tonal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Bigbull is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonal frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Bigbull working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bigbull takes Tonal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tonal is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Tonal (0) vs (10) Bigbull#T9##SUB2#
Bigbull looking to break Tonal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tonal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bigbull will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tonal trying to control the hands but Bigbull breaks the grip.
Tonal wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bigbull has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tonal! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bigbull gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Bigbull! |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rakin Schmoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muggy Mugshot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Mugshot moves into the clinch.
Schmoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mugshot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mugshot told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mugshot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmoe.
#TD2#
Mugshot has picked Schmoe up - he's going for a ride! Mugshot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmoe (0) vs (2) Mugshot
Mugshot not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Mugshot is working for a submission of some sort.
Mugshot trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mugshot is looking for a kimura but Schmoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mugshot to get the leverage. #T1#
Mugshot slows the pace down in half guard.
Schmoe is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Mugshot is working for a submission of some sort.
Schmoe wants to control but Mugshot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmoe wants to improve his position but Mugshot is controlling well.
#SUB#
Schmoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mugshot pulls his head out easily.
Mugshot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Schmoe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schmoe (0) vs (5) Mugshot#SUB2#
Mugshot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mugshot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mugshot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mugshot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Mugshot is working for a guillotine from mount but Schmoe frees his head quite easily.
Mugshot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Mugshot wants to finish this one by submission but Schmoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mugshot. #SUB2#
Mugshot wants to finish this one by submission but Schmoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mugshot.
Schmoe can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schmoe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mugshot.
Mugshot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Mugshot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mugshot has control of Schmoe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schmoe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Mugshot controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mugshot controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Mugshot working for a submission but Schmoe is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Schmoe can't escape the position.
Schmoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mugshot on the ground.
Mugshot looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mugshot wants to finish this one by submission but Schmoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mugshot.
Mugshot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmoe tries to hold on but Mugshot pushes him away.
Mugshot controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Mugshot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mugshot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Schmoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mugshot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schmoe working to try and regain half guard.
Mugshot controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mugshot has hold of Schmoe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schmoe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mugshot content just to control the position here. #T7#
More stalling from Mugshot.#SUB2#
Mugshot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mugshot controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mugshot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mugshot has control of Schmoe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schmoe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schmoe is controlling an arm, preventing Mugshot from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Mugshot content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mugshot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Mugshot wants to finish this one by submission but Schmoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mugshot. #SUB2#
Mugshot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T9##SUB2#
Mugshot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schmoe is surviving well by controlling Mugshot's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Mugshot working for a guillotine from mount but Schmoe is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Mugshot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mugshot controlling from the full mount.
Mugshot with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Mugshot is continuing to stall.#T10##SUB2#
Mugshot is working for a guillotine from mount but Schmoe frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Mugshot looking to secure an arm triangle but Schmoe defends it well.
Mugshot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schmoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mugshot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11##SUB2#
Mugshot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schmoe regains half guard.
Mugshot works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmoe (0) vs (8) Mugshot
Mugshot controlling from the full mount.
Schmoe wants to control but Mugshot is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mugshot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schmoe wants to hold on but Mugshot pushes him away.#T12##SUB2#
Mugshot has hold of Schmoe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schmoe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schmoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmoe wants to hold on but Mugshot pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mugshot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schmoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mugshot controlling from mount. #T13##SUB2#
Mugshot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mugshot controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Mugshot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mugshot controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mugshot wants to finish this one by submission but Schmoe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mugshot. #T14##SUB2#
Mugshot has hold of Schmoe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schmoe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mugshot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmoe wants to control but Mugshot is having none of it.
Mugshot controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mugshot wins on points by 8 to 0.
In defeat, Rakin Schmoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Balal Lama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lama wants to clinch.#TD#
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Lama trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farquharson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lama has managed to get both his arms back between Farquharson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farquharson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lama has managed to get both his arms back between Farquharson's legs - danger averted.
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.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Farquharson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lama controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lama defends it easily.#SUB2#
Farquharson has his foot on Lama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lama works his way back into a safe position though.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Farquharson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.#T2#
Lama slips nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is controlling Lama's trapped leg to prevent Lama from advancing to side control.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Lama's head to control him but Lama postures up.
Lama is trying to control the action in half guard but Farquharson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Lama is keen to just control but Farquharson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Lama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Lama maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Farquharson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lama has cracked it and Farquharson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balal Lama! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bertel Haardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Del Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Haardt rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Haardt jumps guard.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Haardt.
Lewis trying to control but Haardt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haardt pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haardt pulls Lewis in to control the position. #T1#
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haardt is keeping the position for now.
Lewis looks winded!
Haardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Haardt is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Haardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haardt (2) vs (0) Lewis
Haardt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard.
Haardt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haardt (5) vs (0) Lewis#T2##SUB#
Haardt working for a submission but Lewis is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Haardt wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Haardt. #SUB#
Haardt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haardt. #SUB#
Haardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Haardt controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Haardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Haardt has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Haardt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Haardt working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB#
Haardt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Haardt has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Haardt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lewis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Haardt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Haardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haardt tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB#
Haardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Haardt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lewis's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Haardt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Haardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haardt tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB#
Haardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Lewis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haardt (7) vs (0) Lewis
Haardt looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Haardt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Haardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Haardt looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. #T8##SUB#
Haardt looking to secure an arm triangle but Lewis defends it well. #SUB#
Haardt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Haardt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Haardt has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewis has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Haardt (10) vs (0) Lewis#T9##SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy.
Haardt 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.
#SUB#
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
#T10##SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haardt 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, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Haardt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Haardt looking for the RNC. #T11##SUB#
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Lewis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Haardt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haardt 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, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T12##SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haardt is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lewis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Haardt gets his way!
#SUB#
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Haardt. #T13##SUB#
Haardt looking to break Lewis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lewis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Haardt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Haardt is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
#SUB#
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Haardt. #SUB#
Haardt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14##SUB#
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haardt's arms.
Haardt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lewis's body.
#SUB#
Haardt working for the choke.
Haardt avoiding Lewis 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haardt looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Haardt tightening his grip on Lewis, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haardt takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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