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Stepping Stone 6 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Gill
De Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gill is working away from the top position though.
Gill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Silva avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gill trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Gill prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gill in particular looking to stall.
De Silva trying to hold on to Gill's head to control him but Gill postures up.
Gill wants to pass the guard but De Silva is defending well.
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
De Silva is staying active underneath Gill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Gill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Silva gets full guard.
Gill trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom.
De Silva is trying to keep Gill in close.
De Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
De Silva looking for a guillotine here but Gill defends easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Gill looking to pass the guard. #T3#
De Silva looking to control but Gill passes into half guard.
#SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gill moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Gill
De Silva manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gill is taking a breather. De Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gill manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (8) Gill
De Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gill controlling his opponent.
De Silva working to try and regain half guard.
De Silva tries to control Gill's body but Gill pushes him off. De Silva squirms to his side and now Gill has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (0) vs (11) Gill#T5#
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.
Gill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Silva trying to control the action but Gill just sinks the hooks in. #T6##SUB2#
Gill is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De Silva is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyle Gill! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Petrov has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Petrov manages to pull guard.
Shart wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Shart defends easily.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Shart defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Shart defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shart has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Shart manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (3) vs (0) Petrov#T2#
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is working to tighten his grip on Petrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shart is really squeezing tight and eventually Petrov passes out! Shart breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 1 losses; Jamarco Ellick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ellick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmsalu was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellick finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ellick (2) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Ellick preventing the sweep.
Ellick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ellick is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellick is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu is looking for a sweep. Ellick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
Ellick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu keeping full guard, as Ellick tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking for a triangle but Ellick pushes his legs off easily.
Ellick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Ellick tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmsalu is retaining full guard.
Ellick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmsalu being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmsalu keeping moving, preventing Ellick from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmsalu, not yet. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmsalu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmsalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Ellick defends easily.
Ellick postures up.
#T4#
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nurmsalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ellick forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick wants to take a breather but Nurmsalu is having none of it.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Ellick is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick is looking to take a break and control but Nurmsalu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
#SUB#
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ellick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Nurmsalu tries to get to full guard but Ellick has control of the leg.
Ellick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmsalu keeps working. #SUB#
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ellick (2) vs (4) Nurmsalu
Nurmsalu is not going to allow Ellick to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ellick is in real trouble here. Nurmsalu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ellick is tapping out! Nurmsalu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaur Nurmsalu!
A victorious Kaur Nurmsalu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Dong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Shaver
Shaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver wants to get back to full guard.
Dong content to control rather than advance.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Dong is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong trying to mount his opponent but Shaver defends it. #T2#
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Shaver trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong managing to control the position.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Shaver is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shaver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shaver has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Dong! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Imaeda did well to prevent Mason getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Mason is thwarting Imaeda's attempts to control the position.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imaeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Imaeda is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mason has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Imaeda defend it? Mason steps over the head and cranks it - Imaeda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Laitila#SUB#
Bolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitila is not content to let Bolt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laitila is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolt controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Laitila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolt trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolt in particular looking to stall.
Bolt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitila for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (9) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is controlling Bolt's trapped leg to prevent Bolt from advancing to side control.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (12) vs (0) Laitila
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Bolt controlling from side mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Laitila but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (14) vs (0) Laitila
Bolt looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.#T7#
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolt (17) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to roll but Bolt sticks to his back.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Bolt. #SUB#
Laitila is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Bolt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Laitila can't escape the position.
#T10#
Laitila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Bolt to control.
Bolt keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bolt working for a choke but Laitila reverses nicely into Bolt 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (17) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila postures up.
#T11#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pushing down on Bolt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (17) vs (5) Laitila
Bolt tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolt holds on to Laitila around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Bolt stops Laitila from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Bolt tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolt turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (19) vs (5) Laitila
Bolt postures up.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.#T13##SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolt passes into half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolt in particular looking to stall.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
A relieved looking Derwent Bolt 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Pinales
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Pinales is defending well.
Pinales is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Pinales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (11) vs (0) Pinales#T3#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T4#
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Hall takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pinales tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T5#
Hall staying calm.
Hall continues to hold on tight.
Hall continues to stall.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.#T6#
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Hall 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 Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall 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 Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Pinales
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Hall.
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is taking a breather. Pinales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pinales! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (17) vs (0) Pinales#T10#
Hall controlling his opponent.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (20) vs (0) Pinales
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pinales tries to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Pinales rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Hall is hanging on to Pinales's back as he tries to escape.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pinales.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controls the action.#T12#
Pinales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (20) vs (2) Pinales
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
Hall pulls Pinales in close to prevent any damage.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall has Pinales pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinales manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (22) vs (2) Pinales
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Hall is posturing up here but Pinales has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hall has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dhelan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (0) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dubberly pulls Dhelan in close to his closed guard and prevents Dhelan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dhelan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubberly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dhelan trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Dubberly trying to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but Dubberly defending well. #T1#
Dhelan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dhelan seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubberly.
Dubberly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Dhelan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly controlling Dhelan's posture.
Dhelan trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Dubberly controls Dhelan momentarily but Dhelan frees himself.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly has his hands on Dhelan's head, controlling the position. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (2) Dhelan
The referee asks Dubberly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dubberly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Dubberly keeps moving and retains side control.
Dubberly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dhelan's legs. #T4#
Dhelan tries to bench press Dubberly off him but Dubberly keeps the position.
Dhelan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dubberly trying to control the pace.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
Dubberly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Dubberly keeps him under control.#T5#
Dubberly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Well, if Dubberly 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.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dubberly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (8) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Dubberly mounts Dhelan! Really nice guard pass there! #T6#
Dhelan wants to control but Dubberly is having none of it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Dubberly looking to control but Dhelan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling the pace for now.
Dhelan stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dhelan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dubberly has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (11) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Dubberly is trying to stick to Dhelan's back but Dhelan is turning into Dubberly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dubberly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dhelan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (11) vs (4) Dhelan
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dubberly controlling the position.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhelan is stalling in the full guard.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhelan defends well.#T8#
Dubberly has control of Dhelan's left arm, preventing Dhelan from doing any damage.
Dubberly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhelan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Dhelan stands and throws Dubberly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (11) vs (7) Dhelan#T9#
Dubberly wants to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (11) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhelan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dhelan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dubberly is now in Dhelan's guard. A big mistake from Dhelan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (13) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Dubberly defends easily.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan is trying to keep Dubberly in close.
#T10#
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dubberly defends well.#SUB2#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubberly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubberly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dubberly defends it easily.
Dubberly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dubberly is aware though and is defending well.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Dubberly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (16) vs (9) Dhelan
The referee asks Dubberly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dubberly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dhelan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dhelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Dhelan is letting Dubberly control him for a moment.
Dhelan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly taking a breather here.
Dhelan is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dhelan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (18) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but Dhelan doesn't allow it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dhelan is holding on tight.
Dhelan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Dubberly trying to control but Dhelan is having none of it.
Dhelan tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
Dhelan is trying desperately to improve position.
Dubberly looking to control but Dhelan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
After winning the bout, Rubadub Dubberly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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