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Stepping Stone 23 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Hartwell with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Peyton instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Hartwell
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Hartwell wants to take a breather but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Hartwell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartwell is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Hartwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartwell trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Hartwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Peyton looking for a triangle here. Hartwell is fighting it but it looks tight! Peyton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hartwell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Peyton! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dirt (0) vs (4) Smooth
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it. #SUB2#
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't.
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dirt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smooth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt looking for a sweep but Smooth has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (0) vs (6) Smooth
Dirt is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Smooth is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dirt is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dirt buck him off. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smooth gets his way!
Dirt trying to control the action but Smooth just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
Smooth is looking for the choke from the back position but Dirt is controlling his hands well.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dirt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Dirt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to defend against the choke here but Smooth has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Smooth Tightens the hold and Dirt taps out furiously! Smooth displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
A relieved looking Tim Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gerbandi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Island tries to avoid it but Gerbandi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Island to the ground. Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerbandi sprawls well. He's pushed Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Island forces Gerbandi back against the cage and clinches.
Island is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerbandi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Island jumps into guard, dragging Gerbandi to the mat.
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Island not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi passes Island's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Island is a slippery customer.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Island is working away. #T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Island sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Island trying to control here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Island is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Island wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Island tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage. #T5#
Island is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Island is looking to control Gerbandi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Island avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is looking to stall here but Island recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Island#T6#
Island engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Island 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. #SUB#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Island is aware though and is defending well.
Island trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Island passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold.
Gerbandi is positioning himself well to prevent Island advancing to mount. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Island not doing much here.
Gerbandi wants to control but Island is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Island trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Island wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Island controlling from the top position. #T10#
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Island content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Island postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Island works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerbandi is not content to let Island control the position.
Gerbandi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Island 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.#T12#
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Island has passed into half guard!
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Island seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
Island is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard but Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Island
Gerbandi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Island presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gerbandi (0) vs (7) Island
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerbandi is looking to escape.
Gerbandi wants to hold on but Island pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Linguini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#CL2#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linguini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Linguini's legs - danger averted.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker passes Linguini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Linguini wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Linguini is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linguini avoid being mounted?
Walker controlling the pace.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Linguini for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Linguini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T4#
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.#T5##SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Linguini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Linguini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Linguini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linguini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the action here. #T9#
Linguini trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.#T10##SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Linguini tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Walker trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
#T13#
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini trying to control from the bottom.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB#
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linguini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Linguini is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Linguini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Linguini wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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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 5 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mason (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov gets full guard.#T1#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Mason keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T3#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T4#
Kersikov moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Mason regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount. #T5#
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (8) Kersikov
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Kersikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (4) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Mason wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (8) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#T10#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Mason is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Mason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Mason prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T13#
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (8) vs (12) Kersikov#SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petrov rushes Choo Oi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Petrov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo Oi pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Petrov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Smyth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Gracie
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smyth has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie is fighting to break Smyth's control of his arms but Smyth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (6) Gracie#T6#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Smyth has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Smyth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smyth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T13#
Gracie trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (10) Gracie#T14#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Smyth pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Shart
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Shart trying to control the position.
Shart 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.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes prevents Shart from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Shart
Shart has given up his back. Will we see Gomes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (8) vs (0) Shart
Gomes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gomes has his arm under Shart's chin here. Game over son! Gomes squeezes tightly and Shart is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Jagonoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Drago
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jagonoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagonoy slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jagonoy 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.
Drago is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #SUB#
Jagonoy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Jagonoy wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jagonoy 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 Jagonoy. #SUB#
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Jagonoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Jagonoy trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jagonoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jagonoy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (0) Drago
Drago sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Jagonoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jagonoy seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jagonoy in particular looking to stall.#T7##SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago is pressing down on Jagonoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jagonoy defends well.
Jagonoy trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #T8#
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jagonoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagonoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Jagonoy passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jagonoy is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jagonoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jagonoy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to defend against the choke here but Drago has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Drago Tightens the hold and Jagonoy taps out furiously! Drago displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Drago!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Drago waved his t-shirt featuring Nutritional Shaved Ice's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dolton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Dolton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dolton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dolton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dolton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dolton trying to control the pace.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Nogueira is in trouble now - Dolton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Dolton
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Dolton maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Dolton 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.
Dolton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (8) Dolton#SUB2#
Dolton wants to finish this one by submission but Nogueira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dolton.
Dolton prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Dolton controlling from mount. #T4#
Nogueira is trying to escape the mount.
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Dolton prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Nogueira 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: Nogueira (2) vs (8) Dolton
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Dolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard. #T6#
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Dolton is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton is pulling down on Nogueira's head. It's preventing any offense from Nogueira, at least for the moment.
Nogueira 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.
Dolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Dolton working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolton is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Nogueira passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dolton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Dolton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Nogueira trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dolton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dolton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolton is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Dolton working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dolton's guard.
Dolton gets back to full guard.
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet. #SUB2#
Dolton working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
Dolton is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (8) Dolton#SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dolton prevents Nogueira from improving position.
Nogueira wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
Nogueira just content to control the position.
Nogueira tries to move to mount but Dolton blocks the move with his legs.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Dolton is working away. #T11#
Dolton is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Dolton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolton is defending well.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Dolton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nogueira.
Dolton pulls Nogueira in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton 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.#T12#
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard.
Nogueira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (8) vs (8) Dolton
Nogueira tries to move to mount but Dolton blocks the move with his legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Dolton is right now.
Nogueira tries to move to mount but Dolton blocks the move with his legs.
Dolton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nogueira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dolton is trying to escape and Nogueira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dolton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nogueira! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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