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Stepping Stone 20 PBP Commentary |
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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 6 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harged tries to clinch there but Shaver circles away.
#TD#
Shaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Harged
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Harged defends it. #T1#
Harged has a hand on Shaver's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shaver takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Harged
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harged is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shaver has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (8) vs (0) Harged#T2##SUB#
Shaver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harged defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Shaver has his arm under Harged's chin here. Game over son! Shaver squeezes tightly and Harged is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver! |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Mason Island! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Island gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (0) Nomura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nomura trying to get back to full guard but Island takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Island (5) vs (0) Nomura#SUB#
Island looking to secure an arm triangle but Nomura defends it well.
Nomura is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nomura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Island (8) vs (0) Nomura
Island controls the position.
Nomura staying busy and making it hard for Island to control. #T1#
Nomura just trying to survive but Island is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Island is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nomura has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nomura wants to control his opponent's hands but Island gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nomura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Island.
You can see the frustration on Nomura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Island biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nomura trying to control the action but Island just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Island has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Island's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nomura is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Island tightening his grip on Nomura, looking for the choke. #T3#
Nomura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Island.
Nomura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nomura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Island haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nomura is trying to break free.
Island is not going to allow Nomura to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Island working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Island is hanging on to Nomura's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island is not going to allow Nomura to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Nomura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Island looking for the choke from the back.
Island keeps control of the position easily here as Nomura tries to buck him off.
Nomura rolls, trying to escape but Island keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Nomura is having to fend off submission attempts from Island, who is looking to sink in the choke. Island doesn't have the hooks in though and Nomura manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Island (8) vs (2) Nomura#SUB#
Island is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nomura frees his head nicely. Oh but Island has switched to an armbar! Nomura is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mason Island! |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera shoots in but Shart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shart tries to clinch there but De Herrera circles away.
De Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shart tries to avoid it but De Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shart to the ground. Shart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Shart scores with a takedown into De Herrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) De Herrera
Shart passes De Herrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shart to get the leverage.
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.
Well, if Shart 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.
#SUB2#
De Herrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shart escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (0) De Herrera
De Herrera is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it. #T1#
De Herrera tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face as Shart controls the position.
Shart advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (7) vs (0) De Herrera
Shart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shart moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Shart (10) vs (0) De Herrera
De Herrera trying to control the position but Shart manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Shart is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Herrera is trying to break free.
De Herrera trying to control the action but Shart just sinks the hooks in.
Shart keeps control of the position as De Herrera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Shart working for a choke but De Herrera is defending well. #SUB#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
De Herrera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shart's arms. #SUB#
Shart tightening his grip on De Herrera, looking for the choke.
Shart not allowing De Herrera to control his hands.
Shart has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Herrera tries to roll but Shart sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shart controlling the positon.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Herrera trying to control the hands but Shart breaks the grip.
Shart controlling from the back.#T5##SUB#
Shart looking to break De Herrera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Herrera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Herrera trying to control the position but Shart manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
De Herrera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shart. #SUB#
De Herrera is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shart keeps control of the position easily here as De Herrera tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6#
Shart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Shart has locked on a rear naked choke here! De Herrera is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Smyth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Boganda
Smyth controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Boganda trying to control the position.
#T1#
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boganda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda has gone for a leg lock! Smyth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boganda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boganda is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Smyth'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.
Smyth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boganda 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.#SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smyth defends well.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boganda working a defensive guard here.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boganda wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T5#
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smyth throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Smyth's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Our winner, Barthelemy Boganda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Walker trying to control the pace.
Atkinson is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walker doesn't defend quickly enough and Atkinson has managed to lock this one up! Can Walker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Atkinson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Gomes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jagonoy is holding on tight.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jagonoy tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jagonoy is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Gomes tries to control but Jagonoy wriggling away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the action but instead Jagonoy gets a body lock and reverses into Gomes's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Jagonoy#T3#
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass.
Jagonoy is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (7) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T5#
Gomes is looking to pass Jagonoy's guard but actually Jagonoy recovers to full guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes pushes down on Jagonoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy moves into full guard.
Jagonoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jagonoy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Jagonoy working a defensive guard here.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes stands and throws Jagonoy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Jagonoy#T8#
Jagonoy is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gomes swings around for an armbar but Jagonoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (4) Jagonoy#SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes has Jagonoy pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (12) vs (4) Jagonoy
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jagonoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes pushing down on Jagonoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Jagonoy defends it.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (15) vs (4) Jagonoy#T10#
Gomes avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Gomes tries to control but Jagonoy wriggling away.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jagonoy turns into him and now he's in Gomes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jagonoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Jagonoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes trying to control but Jagonoy postures up.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (6) Jagonoy#T13#
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jagonoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gomes has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (23) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Jagonoy is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gomes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jagonoy is in real trouble here. Gomes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jagonoy is tapping out! Gomes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bigg to the mat! Bigg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (0) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigg is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
OBrien passes Bigg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Bigg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bigg is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Bigg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien has gone for a leg lock! Bigg slips out almost immediately though and dives into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien looking to control.
#T5#
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Bigg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to prevent any damage.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to his closed guard and prevents Bigg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg looking to pass the guard.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien can't keep his opponent in guard - Bigg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
OBrien tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien trying to control here.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now. #T8##SUB#
Bigg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Bigg has control of the leg.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bigg looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Bigg is keeping the position.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (4) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looking to control.
Bigg stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position. #T11#
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
OBrien has his feet on Bigg's thighs here. He's pushed Bigg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bigg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 12 wins and 15 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan is looking for a takedown.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lucan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Hall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lucan's arms.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to hold on but Lucan pushes him away.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Lucan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hall shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action.
Hall regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to control.
Hall pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall gets full guard.
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Hall is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (5) Hall
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan is working away. #T7#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall just content to control the position.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Hall is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall is controlling the pace.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Lucan is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (8) Hall
Lucan wants to control but Hall postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall slows the pace down.
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 4.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Yi
Yi controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov postures up.
Yi is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture. #T1#
Petrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Yi's legs - danger averted.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Yi
Yi tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Yi gets back to half guard.#T2#
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Yi is working away.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Yi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov trying to control the action but Yi is working from the bottom.
Petrov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Yi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petrov (5) vs (4) Yi
Yi controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Yi's attempts to control the action.
Yi fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yi wants to take Petrov 's back but he can't do it this time.
Yi controlling from the full mount.
Petrov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (7) Yi
Yi controlling the pace for now.
Yi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petrov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (5) vs (10) Yi
Yi is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov can't escape the position.
#T5#
Petrov is keeping busy.
Yi is trying to stick to Petrov 's back but Petrov is turning into Yi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrov . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (10) Yi
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yi has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov postures up.
#T7#
Petrov advances to half guard.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is taking a breather. Yi 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.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Yi is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov . #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Yi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.#T9#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Yi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (12) Yi
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Yi defends easily.
Yi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (15) Yi
Petrov prevents Yi from improving position.
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (9) vs (15) Yi
Petrov passes into side control, despite Yi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (12) vs (15) Yi#T11#
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov trying to control the action but Yi is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Petrov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petrov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yi is looking for a sweep.
Yi prevents Petrov from improving position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yi keeps working. #T12#
Petrov takes a little break here. Yi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yi regains half guard.
Yi is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Yi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that Yi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13##SUB2#
Yi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yi trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Yi is controlling Petrov 's posture.
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi wins on points by 15 to 12.
An out of breath Jin Yi 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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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dee to keep the fight standing.#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
Dee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nogueira working a defensive guard but Dee passes into half guard.
Nogueira wants to control but Dee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira wants to control but Dee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Dee prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira wants to control but Dee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Dee
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira prevents Dee from moving into mount.
Nogueira sneaks back into half guard.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nogueira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dee is defending well. Nogueira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nogueira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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