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Stepping Stone 10 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 3 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smyth 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: Drago (0) vs (4) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well. #SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago regains half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth slips nicely into half guard.
Smyth is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it. #SUB2#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Drago has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smyth. Oh but Drago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smyth goes limp - he's gone! Drago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tijhoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shart's waist but Shart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tijhoff off to one side.
No luck for Tijhoff with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Shart
Shart is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tijhoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shart sees it coming and defends easily.
Tijhoff trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Shart tries to roll over but Tijhoff keeps him under control.
Tijhoff is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tijhoff 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.
#SUB2#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shart preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Shart is concentrating on defense, preventing Tijhoff from advancing position. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shart defends it well.
Shart is pressing down on Tijhoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tijhoff looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (2) Shart#SUB#
Tijhoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shart uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (5) Shart
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tijhoff is letting Shart control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff stops Shart from passing to mount. #T3#
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Shart keeps moving and retains side control.
Shart happy to just control the position for now.
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Shart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart taking a breather here. #T4#
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Shart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tijhoff, who protects the arm well.
Tijhoff seems a little lost for a moment, as Shart dominates the positioning.
Shart passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tijhoff! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tijhoff (2) vs (7) Shart
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Tijhoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Tijhoff defends it well. #T5#
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Tijhoff looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tijhoff (2) vs (10) Shart
Shart controlling well, preventing Tijhoff from escaping the position.
Shart slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tijhoff tries to roll but Shart sticks to his back.
Shart just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Tijhoff is in bad spot here.
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.
Tijhoff wants to control his opponent's hands but Shart gets his hands free.
Tijhoff wants to escape the position.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Shart keeps control of the position easily here as Tijhoff tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Shart looking for the RNC. #T7#
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.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tijhoff just trying to survive but Shart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff tries to roll but Shart sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Shart has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tijhoff! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shart gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Choo Oi, which made it look bad.
As De Herrera tries to get set, Choo Oi tries to push him back and clinch up but De Herrera manages to avoid the attempt.
De Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
Nice takedown defense from Choo Oi. No joy for De Herrera on that attempt. #TD#
Choo Oi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) De Herrera#SUB#
Choo Oi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. De Herrera is trying to escape and Choo Oi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and De Herrera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Choo Oi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christmas 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.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Christmas's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cortez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Christmas has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving. #T1#
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet. #SUB2#
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christmas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christmas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Cortez
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Christmas controls the position.
Cortez prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
Christmas trying to control the position but Cortez is working away. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christmas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christmas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez tries to bench press Christmas off him but Christmas keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christmas is really struggling to control Cortez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cortez is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Christmas controls from the top position.#T4#
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christmas tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (5) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christmas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cortez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christmas sees it coming and defends easily.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christmas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving. #T6#
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christmas is trying to keep Cortez in close.
#T7#
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christmas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christmas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez is controlling Christmas's posture.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christmas is one step ahead there. #T8#
Cortez is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
Christmas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Cortez controlling Christmas's posture.
Christmas pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez is looking to control Christmas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Christmas tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it. #T9#
Christmas trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Christmas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (10) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas content just to control the position here.
Cortez is trying to reverse the position but instead Christmas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (13) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cortez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Christmas struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Cortez staying busy and making it hard for Christmas to control.
Christmas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
Cortez trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks.
Cortez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Christmas is staying active.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Cortez prevents Christmas from getting a body triangle.
Cortez can't escape the position.
#T11#
Christmas controls the position.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christmas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Christmas working for the choke.
Christmas not allowing Cortez to control his hands. #SUB#
Christmas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cortez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Christmas prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Cortez gets back to half guard.
Christmas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cortez! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (16) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Christmas has hold of Cortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Christmas controlling from mount.
Cortez tries to reverse the position but Christmas maintains control.
Cortez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Christmas 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.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Christmas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is still trying to improve position.
Christmas trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Christmas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jagonoy is fending him off so far but Dong persists. Nope, Jagonoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Jagonoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (0) vs (4) Jagonoy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dong has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Jagonoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jagonoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jagonoy trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jagonoy tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Jagonoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jagonoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Dong wants to improve his position but Jagonoy is controlling well.
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (4) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dong controls the pace.
Dong wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Jagonoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Jagonoy being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jagonoy's guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Dong postures up.
Jagonoy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jagonoy is pulling down on Dong's head to control his posture. #T4#
Dong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dong is now in half guard.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Jagonoy is working away. #T5#
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Jagonoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dong wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Jagonoy is working away. #T6#
Dong is taking a breather. Jagonoy 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.#SUB2#
Jagonoy actively working from the bottom here.
Dong stalling.
Dong passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (4) Jagonoy#T7#
Jagonoy wants to control but Dong postures up.
Jagonoy is looking to reverse the position.
Dong trying to control the position but Jagonoy is working away.
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. #T8#
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Dong working away.#SUB#
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dong has control of an arm but Jagonoy manages to advance to Dong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (5) vs (8) Jagonoy#SUB2#
Jagonoy working for a choke but Dong reverses nicely into Jagonoy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (8) Jagonoy#T10#
Jagonoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong being controlled here momentarily.
Jagonoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong is looking to pass into half guard but Jagonoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jagonoy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (10) Jagonoy#T11#
Jagonoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (13) Jagonoy
Dong is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dong is defending well. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jagonoy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (7) vs (15) Jagonoy
Dong is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Jagonoy tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Jagonoy is looking to work his way around to Dong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Jagonoy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dong and Jagonoy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jagonoy trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong struggling a bit here.#T13##SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Jagonoy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jagonoy's guard! Nice work there by Dong! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (9) vs (15) Jagonoy
Dong forces his way into half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Jagonoy actively working from the bottom here.
Dong works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (12) vs (15) Jagonoy
Dong wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jagonoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dong's guard! Nice work there by Jagonoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (12) vs (17) Jagonoy
And that's the end of the fight!
Jagonoy wins on points by 17 to 12. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Kujawski in a clinch.
#TD2#
Barnes has Kujawski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kujawski tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kujawski (0) vs (2) Barnes
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kujawski keeps moving.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Kujawski's body. Kujawski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kujawski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Veigar Kujawski! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nagashima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dhelan's waist but Dhelan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagashima off to one side.
Nagashima goes for a double leg but Dhelan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dhelan continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Nagashima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dhelan did well to prevent Nagashima getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Nagashima
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dhelan wants to control but Nagashima is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan'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.
Dhelan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagashima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dhelan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nagashima drops back looking for a leg! Dhelan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dhelan manages to kick Nagashima off! Nagashima jumps back into Dhelan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nagashima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dhelan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (2) Nagashima#SUB2#
Nagashima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Nagashima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dhelan is defending well. Nagashima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dhelan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nagashima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Nagashima!
Post fight, Kaoru Nagashima stared into the camera and said 'Going into this fight I knew I could not let Donkey Dan down, his elusive Donkey Kick is the one tool missing from my arsenal, Donkey Dan! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!'. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galvao defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Galvao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Galvao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Galvao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the position well. #T1#
Galvao slows the pace down in half guard.
Galvao is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Galvao controlling the action here.#T2#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gomes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Galvao escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Galvao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Galvao
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.
Gomes is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it. #T3#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Galvao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galvao prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao just content to control the position.
It looks like Galvao 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.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Gomes wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Gomes looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Galvao
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Galvao is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.#T6#
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Galvao
Galvao controlling from the back.
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao controlling his opponent.
Galvao prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Gomes tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Gomes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Galvao has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (13) Galvao
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomes trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Galvao controlling the positon.
Gomes just trying to survive but Galvao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T12##SUB2#
Galvao tightening his grip on Gomes, looking for the choke.
Galvao controls the position.#T13#
Well,Gomes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gomes breaks Galvao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (13) Galvao
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Galvao keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Galvao is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pinales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinales (4) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
Imaeda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Imaeda is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pinales 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 Pinales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#T1#
Imaeda trying to hold on to Pinales's head to control him but Pinales postures up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
#SUB#
Imaeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
#SUB#
Pinales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Imaeda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pinales has cracked it and Imaeda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dee clinches up against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dee walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Dee darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.#TD2#
Dee has hold of one of Nogueira's legs. Nogueira is fighting the takedown attempt but Dee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Dee
Nogueira looking to control.
#SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Dee pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is looking to get back to full guard here but Dee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Dee#T1#
Nogueira trying his best to control but Dee has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (0) vs (7) Dee
Nogueira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (0) vs (10) Dee
Dee avoiding Nogueira 's attempts to control his hands.
Dee doesn't have the hooks in and Nogueira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (10) Dee
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (12) Dee
Dee wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Nogueira wants to hit a sweep here but Dee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nogueira there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (2) vs (15) Dee
Dee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nogueira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (2) vs (18) Dee
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Dee keeps control of the position.
Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee's guard. Nice work there by Nogueira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (18) Dee#SUB#
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (20) Dee
Nogueira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (4) vs (23) Dee#T3#
Dee controls the position.
Nogueira tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (4) vs (25) Dee
Nogueira is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira 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.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Nogueira has an active guard here but Dee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Dee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Dee controlling from the top position.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Dee postures up.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Dee postures up.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nogueira pushes a forearm under Dee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
An out of breath Diego Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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