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Stepping Stone 21 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Silva showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (0) Barnes
De Silva is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
De Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva goes for an armbar but Barnes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but De Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (5) Barnes
De Silva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (7) Barnes#T1#
De Silva tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (5) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes has the hooks in. De Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Silva trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
De Silva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes controlling well, preventing De Silva from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
I would not like to be De Silva right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on De Silva, looking for the choke.
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes keeps control of the position easily here as De Silva tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes 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, De Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De Silva doesn't escape.
De Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barnes.
#T4#
Barnes avoiding De Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
What can De Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Silva for a finish.
De Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to break De Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5##SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
De Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T6#
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.
De Silva is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (13) Barnes
De Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (15) Barnes
De Silva gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but De Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Barnes is taking a breather. De Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Silva keeps working.
De Silva trying to control here.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (18) Barnes#T8#
De Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes postures up.
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.
De Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
De Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Silva can't escape the position.
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Silva is holding on tight.
De Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Barnes is looking to advance position but De Silva won't allow it.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11##SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (23) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but De Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but De Silva defends it well.
De Silva is working to get back to half guard.
De Silva is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Barnes controlling his opponent.
De Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (7) vs (23) Barnes
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controls De Silva momentarily but De Silva frees himself.
Barnes has control of De Silva's left arm, preventing De Silva from doing any damage.
De Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
De Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (7) vs (25) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
De Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 25 to 7. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton wants to clinch.
Gaul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peyton has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Peyton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaul was covering up waiting for the punch and Peyton finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Peyton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peyton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gaul to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peyton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gaul pulls down on the head and he's put Peyton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kyril Mokaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mokaev uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mokaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mokaev throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schaubi's body to avoid the submission. Schaubi has instead reached around Mokaev's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schaubi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took some time post fight to say the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 1 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Thumb scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Taranin
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Taranin#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Taranin
Thumb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Taranin tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb is pulling down on Taranin's head. It's preventing any offense from Taranin, at least for the moment.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb 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.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.#T7#
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (6) Taranin
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (9) Taranin#T8#
Taranin trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taranin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Taranin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thumb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
Our winner, Maksim Taranin, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bottles forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bottles drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Gym Heroes inform us that Bottles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bottles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Bottles working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bottles wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Bottles's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Bottles#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bottles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Bottles
Bottles can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bottles wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bottles is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Bottles is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes postures up.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bottles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bottles dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Bottles
Bottles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottles looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Bottles
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bottles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Bottles is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Bottles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottles manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Bottles's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bottles working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bottles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Bottles
Bottles trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bottles tries to pass.
Bottles is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bottles has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bottles is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bottles's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Bottles#SUB2#
Bottles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes passes Bottles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Bottles is defending the position. #T7#
Bottles is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottles avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Bottles trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control but Bottles is keeping him busy. #T8#
Bottles is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Bottles is defending it quite comfortably.
Bottles moves into full guard.
Bottles trying to control the position.
Bottles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Bottles
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Bottles wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bottles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (10) vs (8) Bottles#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottles, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Barnes trying to control the action but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Bottles wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Bottles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (10) vs (12) Bottles#T11#
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Bottles stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bottles wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Bottles looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Bottles
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving. #T12#
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bottles has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes passes Bottles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Bottles won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Bottles defends the submission attempt.
Bottles is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Bottles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (16) Bottles#SUB2#
Bottles is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14##SUB2#
Bottles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Bottles's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (16) Bottles
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottles wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Bottles defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bottles! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (16) Bottles
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 16.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Machado pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Machado pulls guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machado is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Machado! |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Drago's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi 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. #SUB2#
Choo Oi 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. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Choo Oi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Choo Oi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Choo Oi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly tries to bench press Bolt off him but Bolt keeps the position.
Dubberly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A control attempt from Dubberly but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Dubberly
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bolt content just to control the position here. #T1#
Dubberly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubberly prevents Bolt from taking his back.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Dubberly is working to get back to half guard.
Dubberly prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Dubberly 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.#T2##SUB2#
Dubberly actively working from the bottom here.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubberly.#SUB2#
Dubberly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolt is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt passes easily into half guard.
Dubberly is not content to let Bolt control the position.#SUB#
Bolt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.
Dubberly is staying active underneath Bolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolt is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bolt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Dubberly is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?
Bolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt'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.
Dubberly is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Bolt seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Dubberly is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolt postures up.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
Dubberly wants to control the position but Bolt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bolt is keen to just control but Dubberly is a slippery customer.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
#T7#
Dubberly trying to control here.
Bolt is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Dubberly has his hands clasped together around Bolt's back. He's all about the action.
Dubberly is staying active underneath Bolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly gets full guard.#T8#
Bolt won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dubberly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dubberly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (6) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Bolt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolt 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.
Dubberly trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolt, not yet.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolt holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Dubberly postures up.
Bolt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a triangle but Dubberly pushes his legs off easily.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Bolt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Bolt 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.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolt has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolt looking to control.
#T12#
Dubberly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly pushes down on Bolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Dubberly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dubberly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolt! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (6) vs (5) Dubberly
Dubberly controlling from mount. #T13#
Dubberly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dubberly is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolt frees his head quite easily.
#T14#
Bolt can't escape the position.
Bolt is squirming around, avoiding Dubberly's attempts to control the action.
Bolt wants to control but Dubberly is having none of it.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Derwent Bolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozymandias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Ozymandias prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ozymandias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ozymandias has managed to get both his arms back between Mamontov's legs - danger averted.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Mamontov keeps moving. #T2#
Mamontov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Mamontov
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamontov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (2) Mamontov
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamontov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias 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.#SUB2#
Mamontov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozymandias is aware though and is defending well.
Mamontov controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Mamontov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mamontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamontov trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Mamontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ozymandias postures up.
Mamontov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mamontov is pulling down on Ozymandias's head. It's preventing any offense from Ozymandias, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mamontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mamontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position. #T6##SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozymandias defends well.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Mamontov is trying to control but Ozymandias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (2) Mamontov#T7#
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Mamontov is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Mamontov tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov seems a little lost for a moment, as Ozymandias dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.
Mamontov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Mamontov is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Ozymandias continues to hold on tight.
Mamontov wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
#T10#
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Mamontov 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.
Mamontov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov trying to control here.
#T11#
Ozymandias stalling.
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Mamontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamontov.#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Ozymandias defends easily.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
#T13#
Ozymandias advances to half guard.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamontov keeps working.
Mamontov keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
#T14##SUB2#
Mamontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Mamontov keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (2) Mamontov
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Finn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Finn
Elvul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Finn
Elvul wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Finn wants to control but Elvul postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvul pulls his head out easily.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Finn wants to get back to full guard but Elvul has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul controls the position from side control.#T3#
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elvul is taking a breather. Finn 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.
Finn wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul passes into side control, despite Finn's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (0) Finn#T4#
Elvul takes a little break here. Finn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn struggling a bit here.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn is not content to let Elvul control the position. #T5#
Finn regains half guard.
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elvul is working away from the top position though.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (2) Finn
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Finn wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Elvul is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (13) vs (2) Finn
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (13) vs (4) Finn
Finn trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul managing to control the position.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Finn trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul is controlling Finn's posture.
Finn stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (15) vs (4) Finn
Finn working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elvul passes into half guard.
Finn controlling the position well.
Finn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elvul jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (18) vs (4) Finn
Elvul is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Elvul slows the pace down.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (21) vs (4) Finn
Finn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Elvul controlling from mount.
Finn wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
Finn regains half guard.#T14#
Finn wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
#SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
Finn wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Finn wants to control but Elvul passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (24) vs (4) Finn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Elvul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (26) vs (4) Finn
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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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