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Stepping Stone 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lake rushes Araujo and presses him up against the cage.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Lake lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Lake
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Lake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dirt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Sherk
Dirt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dirt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sherk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sherk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (5) Sherk
Sherk controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk working away.
Sherk controls the position from side control.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dirt regains half guard.
Sherk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (8) Sherk
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sherk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dirt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sherk off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (6) vs (8) Sherk#SUB#
Sherk showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dirt is persistently looking for the submission but Sherk is defending it well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sherk tries to break free.
Sherk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dirt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Sherk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
I really don't envy Sherk right now.
Sherk turns into Dirt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (6) vs (10) Sherk#T3#
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (6) vs (13) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #T4#
Sherk controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dirt is looking to escape. #T5#
Dirt reaches up to try and control the position but Sherk seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dirt rolls and tries to escape and now Sherk has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (6) vs (16) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dirt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hartwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartwell shoots in for a takedown but Gambini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell shows good takedown defense.
Hartwell is looking to clinch but Gambini is avoiding it.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hartwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gambini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gambini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hartwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brad Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartwell defends it nicely.
Hartwell is looking to counter the offense by Gambini and move into the clinch.
Hartwell tries to clinch up.
Gambini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartwell's waist but Hartwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gambini off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gambini with that takedown attempt.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartwell as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hartwell. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
Gambini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartwell's waist but Hartwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gambini off to one side.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gambini.#T1#
Gambini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartwell tries to avoid it but Gambini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartwell to the ground. Hartwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambini. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartwell is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Hartwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambini dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hartwell is looking to clinch but Gambini is avoiding it.
Gambini shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gambini is defended easily by Hartwell.
Hartwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Gambini. No joy for Hartwell on that attempt.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hartwell tries to clinch up but Gambini circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartwell moves in looking to clinch but Gambini pushes him off.
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartwell but Hartwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartwell fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hartwell closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hartwell wants the takedown. Gambini is fighting it off but Hartwell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gambini's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Gambini
Hartwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gambini is pulling down on Hartwell's head to control his posture.
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini has control of Hartwell's left arm, preventing Hartwell from doing any damage.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Hartwell from controlling successfully.
Gambini has Hartwell pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Hartwell tries to pass.
Hartwell passes Gambini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hartwell is trying to work for a kimura but Gambini is defending well.
Gambini is pressing down on Hartwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Hartwell forces his way into half guard.
Gambini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hartwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gambini is controlling Hartwell's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini controlling the position for now.
Hartwell trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini is pressing down on Hartwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Hartwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini has control of Hartwell's left arm, preventing Hartwell from doing any damage.
Hartwell passes Gambini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gambini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hartwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Gambini is positioning himself well to prevent Hartwell advancing to mount. #SUB#
Hartwell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartwell.
Gambini is not content to let Hartwell control the position.#T9#
Gambini keeping control of the position.
Hartwell wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Gambini moves into full guard.
Hartwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T10#
Gambini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Gambini
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gambini fails to move to back control. #T11#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hartwell can't escape the position.
#T12#
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Gambini
Hartwell trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him. #T14#
Gambini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hartwell's body.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Linguini. Linguini maintains the clinch.
Linguini fails to pull guard.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Linguini just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Linguini pulls Petrov into guard.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.
Linguini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Linguini has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Linguini wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Linguini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Linguini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Linguini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linguini manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Linguini's guard. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linguini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linguini's guard.
Linguini is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Linguini is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Petrov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Petrov! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Petrov
Petrov slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Linguini wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Petrov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Linguini's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Linguini is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Petrov! |
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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; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu dives in and scores a takedown into Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Provodnikov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Provodnikov keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Provodnikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hlervu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Provodnikov is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up. #T1#
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Provodnikov is retaining full guard.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Provodnikov's guard.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hlervu is thwarting Provodnikov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Provodnikov is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Provodnikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Provodnikov defends it well.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Provodnikov defending well.
Provodnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Provodnikov trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Provodnikov wants to control the action here but instead Hlervu manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Provodnikov
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Hlervu'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.#T7#
Provodnikov wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Provodnikov is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Provodnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hlervu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Provodnikov is surviving well by controlling Hlervu's body position as best he can. #T8#
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Provodnikov reaches up to try and pull Hlervu in and control his posture, but Hlervu latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Provodnikov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 10 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cortez rushes Pinales and presses him up against the cage.
Pinales gets underhooks to prevent Cortez's takedown attempt.
Cortez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pinales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Cortez tightens his grip and picks Pinales up, before dumping him to the ground. Pinales manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Pinales
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinales has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Cortez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Cortez 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#
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Pinales keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Cortez is posturing up here but Pinales has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cortez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cortez has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and pushes Kujawski back into the cage.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kujawski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kujawski has clasped his hands together around Matariki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kujawski (4) vs (0) Matariki
Kujawski looking to control but instead Matariki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Kujawski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matariki is just riding it out for now. Kujawski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kujawski is working for a submission of some sort.
Matariki is positioning himself well to prevent Kujawski advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
#SUB#
Kujawski is working for a kimura but Matariki is defending it quite comfortably.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Kujawski's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to roll over but Kujawski keeps him under control.#T2#
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kujawski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matariki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kujawski has gone for a leg lock! Matariki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (4) vs (2) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kujawski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matariki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kujawski. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (4) vs (5) Matariki#T3#
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Kujawski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kujawski (4) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Kujawski reaches up to try and control the position but Matariki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kujawski rolls and tries to escape and now Matariki has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kujawski (4) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him. #T4#
Matariki has the hooks in. Kujawski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki gets his hands free as Kujawski looks to control.
Kujawski tries to escape the position.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him. #T5#
Good control from Matariki.
Kujawski tries to break free.
Matariki is not going to allow Kujawski to sit and survive in this position.
Kujawski is trying to break free.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Kujawski rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kujawski is trying to break free.
#T6#
I would not like to be Kujawski right now.
Kujawski can't escape the position.
Kujawski trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Kujawski is in bad spot here.
What can Kujawski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Matariki 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.
Kujawski tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Kujawski is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Kujawski tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Kujawski rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him.
What can Kujawski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kujawski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki controlling from the back.#T8#
Kujawski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Kujawski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (6) vs (10) Matariki
Kujawski trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kujawski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (9) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki regains half guard.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away. #SUB#
Kujawski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Kujawski controlling the action here.
Kujawski prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matariki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Kujawski from controlling successfully.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki pulls Kujawski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kujawski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Matariki is continuing to stall.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kujawski is one step ahead there.
Matariki trying to control the position.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matariki's guard. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Kujawski wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position. #SUB#
Kujawski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matariki sees it coming and defends easily.
Kujawski wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matariki defends it well. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Kujawski wants to control but Matariki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Kujawski's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Kujawski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (12) vs (10) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matariki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kujawski's guard! Nice work there by Matariki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (12) vs (12) Matariki#SUB#
Kujawski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Kujawski up and slammed him! Kujawski can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (12) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki taking a breather here.
Kujawski is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 15 to 12.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Mason has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mason pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Barnes
Mason looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mason looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Mason takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T5#
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Mason is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (4) vs (9) Barnes#T7#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
#T8#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Mason just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Mason is controlling his hands well.
Barnes is looking to control Mason but Mason is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Mason can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T11#
Barnes avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mason trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke.
Barnes is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Mason tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mason defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (15) Barnes#T14#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tail manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tail (0) vs (2) Dong
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Tail has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Tail looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Tail trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tail looking to control.
#SUB#
Tail working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (0) vs (5) Dong
Tail tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tail is trying to work for a sweep but Dong has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tail (0) vs (7) Dong
Tail tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong trying to control but Tail is having none of it.
Tail tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Tail is working to get back to half guard.
Tail regains half guard.
Tail is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tail avoid being mounted?#T3#
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tail wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Tail slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tail 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: Tail (2) vs (7) Dong
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Tail is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Dong tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tail. #SUB#
Tail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Tail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tail looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tail is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Tail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Tail won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Tail passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (5) vs (7) Dong
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tail controlling from side mount. #T7#
Tail has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tail tries to advance to mount but Dong denies him.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dong is letting Tail control him for a moment.
Dong is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Tail trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Tail happy to just control the position for now.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working. #SUB#
Tail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Dong is trying to control Tail's posture but Tail avoids it.
Dong stops Tail from passing to mount.
Dong is trying to escape the position but Tail is controlling the position.
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
Tail is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dong's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Dong regains half guard.
Tail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Tail in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dong tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
In his post fight interview, Snail Tail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Kaoru Nagashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nagashima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laitila avoids it really well and circles away.
Laitila tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nagashima dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Nagashima's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nagashima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaoru Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laitila is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Laitila.#T1##CL2#
Laitila closes the distance and clinches.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laitila just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Laitila pulls Nagashima into guard.
Nagashima looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagashima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagashima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nagashima has gone for a leg lock! Laitila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nagashima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagashima (0) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Nagashima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitila is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Laitila drops back looking for a leg! Nagashima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagashima manages to kick Laitila off! Laitila jumps back into Nagashima's guard.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagashima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (0) vs (5) Laitila#T3#
Nagashima is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Laitila tries for a kimura but Nagashima is defending well. #SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laitila's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Laitila! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nagashima has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jari Laitila!
In defeat, Kaoru Nagashima stepped up to the mic, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'. |
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