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Stepping Stone 9 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Machado
Shaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T1#
Shaver controlling the pace.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Machado 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.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Machado
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape. #T2#
Shaver wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver prevents Machado from improving his position.#T3#
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.#SUB2#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.#T4#
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it. #T5#
Machado trying to control here.
Machado won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machado can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Machado looks winded!#T7#
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shaver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Machado#SUB#
Shaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machado wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaver off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (4) Machado
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Shaver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Machado has managed to slip his arm under Shaver's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shaver is tapping out! Submission win for Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Machado! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hlervu looking to score a takedown here. Boganda is defending well but Hlervu drives through and ends up in Boganda's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB#
Boganda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Boganda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hlervu has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Boganda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boganda wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hlervu prevents Boganda from improving his position.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boganda is trying to control but can't.
Boganda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hlervu 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.
#SUB#
Hlervu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boganda. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (5) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu has hold of Boganda's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boganda seems comfortable defending it but Hlervu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boganda is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boganda is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hlervu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tendren Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Max D Alessandro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
D Alessandro shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Harged looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for D Alessandro! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: D Alessandro (0) vs (4) Harged
Harged wants to lay and pray for a moment but D Alessandro keeps working.
D Alessandro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
D Alessandro struggling a bit here.
D Alessandro is not content to let Harged control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Alessandro is trying to improve his position.#T1#
D Alessandro regains half guard.
D Alessandro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harged wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is defending well. #SUB2#
Harged seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Harged prevents D Alessandro from improving his position.
D Alessandro keeping control of the position.
D Alessandro is trying to get back to full guard.
D Alessandro keeping control of the position.
Harged is trying to control the action in half guard but D Alessandro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
D Alessandro gets full guard.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but D Alessandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Alessandro pulls Harged in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
D Alessandro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Alessandro keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Harged stopping the sweep attempt from D Alessandro.#SUB#
Harged got a little sloppy there for a moment and D Alessandro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harged has managed to get both his arms back between D Alessandro's legs - danger averted.
D Alessandro has Harged pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but D Alessandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Alessandro pulls Harged in close to his closed guard and prevents Harged from doing any damage or advancing position.
D Alessandro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harged being controlled here momentarily.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but D Alessandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
D Alessandro looking for a sweep. Not yet D Alessandro, not yet.
D Alessandro controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now D Alessandro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: D Alessandro (2) vs (4) Harged
D Alessandro content to stall in guard here.
D Alessandro stands and throws Harged's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: D Alessandro (5) vs (4) Harged
Harged manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
D Alessandro controlling the pace. #T6#
D Alessandro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harged wants to improve his position but D Alessandro is controlling well.
D Alessandro controlling the action here.
Harged is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
D Alessandro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
D Alessandro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harged sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Harged is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harged tries to roll over but D Alessandro keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with D Alessandro in particular looking to stall.
D Alessandro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: D Alessandro (8) vs (4) Harged#T8#
D Alessandro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harged is looking to get to half guard.
D Alessandro controlling his opponent.
D Alessandro avoids the attempt from Harged to control.
D Alessandro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
D Alessandro'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.
Harged working to try and regain half guard.
D Alessandro controlling the pace for now. #T10#
D Alessandro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harged 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.#SUB#
D Alessandro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harged has managed to escape the submission attempt.
D Alessandro 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#
Further stalling from D Alessandro.
Harged tries to reverse the position but D Alessandro maintains control.
D Alessandro controlling his opponent. #T12#
D Alessandro continues to stall.#SUB#
D Alessandro looking to secure an arm triangle but Harged defends it well.
Harged can't escape the position.
D Alessandro controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Harged is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
D Alessandro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Harged is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
D Alessandro controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because D Alessandro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
D Alessandro working for a guillotine from mount but Harged is in no mood to give up.
D Alessandro looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
D Alessandro takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatewaki keeps working.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (5) Barnes#T1#
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Tatewaki is working away.
Tatewaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the position but Barnes is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep.
Barnes working away.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki trying to control here.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tatewaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (5) Barnes
Good control from Tatewaki.
Tatewaki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tatewaki's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (7) Barnes
Tatewaki trying to control the position here.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tatewaki keeps moving.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T4#
Tatewaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T5#
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Tatewaki in close.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes seems keen to control Tatewaki's posture.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Tatewaki is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.#T8#
Tatewaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatewaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tatewaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Barnes pushes down on Tatewaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatewaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T10#
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Tatewaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tatewaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T12#
Tatewaki tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Well,Tatewaki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (8) vs (12) Barnes
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatewaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (8) vs (14) Barnes
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatewaki is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#SUB#
Tatewaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatewaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14##SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Tatewaki looking to control.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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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 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hall controlling the action here.
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.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Hall is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mason#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Hall mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount. #T6#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mason#T7#
I would not like to be Mason right now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T8#
Mason tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Mason trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hall's arms.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Mason.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
#T12##SUB#
Hall working for a choke but Mason is defending well.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Hall is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mason trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Mason.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laitila is looking to counter the offense by Lucan and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laitila after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan goes for a takedown attempt but Laitila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Laitila gets tackled into the cage by Lucan. Lucan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laitila gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Lucan
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lucan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Lucan is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Lucan
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan controlling the pace.
Laitila trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.
#SUB2#
Lucan 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.
#T4#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Laitila is not content to let Lucan control the position.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan prevents Laitila from moving into mount.
Lucan tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.#T7#
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.#SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laitila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laitila trying to control the pace. #T9#
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to control but Laitila manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Laitila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.#SUB#
Laitila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T10#
Laitila avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well. #SUB#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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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 1 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mamontov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Scott 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.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Scott stands and throws Mamontov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Mamontov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamontov keeps working.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Scott has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mamontov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mamontov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyron Scott!
A victorious Tyron Scott 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ozymandias looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Ozymandias drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ozymandias's best efforts.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias controlling the pace. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Barnes is controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.#T5#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Barnes pulls Ozymandias in to control the position.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T7#
Barnes tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ozymandias is looking for a kimura here.
Ozymandias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (11) Ozymandias
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias controls the position.#T9#
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Ozymandias.#T10#
Barnes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Ozymandias doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (13) Ozymandias#T12#
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (16) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Barnes can't escape the position.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (19) Ozymandias
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is really stuck here.
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Petrov not doing much here.
Dubberly is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dubberly is adopting a defensive guard.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly pulls Petrov in to control the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Dubberly 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.
Dubberly wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Dubberly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dubberly. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (0) Dubberly
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubberly tries to improve his position but instead Petrov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dubberly is really stuck here.
Dubberly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Petrov keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Petrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dubberly.
Petrov is trying to stick to Dubberly's back but Dubberly is turning into Petrov . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petrov 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dubberly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (10) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .#T3#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrov looking to control.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Dubberly is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dubberly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dubberly won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly controlling from the top position. #T5#
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage.
Dubberly slips nicely into half guard.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov tries to roll over but Dubberly keeps him under control.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubberly is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Petrov won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Petrov trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Dubberly stalling.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly not doing much here.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Dubberly content to control rather than advance.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubberly.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubberly for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Petrov continues to stall.
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dubberly holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Dubberly controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov managing to control the position.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Petrov 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. #T12#
Dubberly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to his closed guard and prevents Dubberly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dubberly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (14) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (17) vs (4) Dubberly#T14#
Dubberly is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Dubberly can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy.
Dubberly tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolt leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeda's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolt (2) vs (0) Takeda
Takeda wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it.
Bolt is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Bolt seems content to control.#T1#
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Takeda trying to control here.
Bolt prevents Takeda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Bolt 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.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Bolt is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Takeda has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Bolt is in a lot of trouble! Takeda is straining to finish and he's done it! Bolt taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuki Takeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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