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Stepping Stone 26 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Berry has Jagonoy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Berry jumps guard.
#SUB#
Berry looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Berry wants to control but Jagonoy passes easily into half guard.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagonoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berry 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: Berry (4) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Jagonoy tries to escape but Berry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jagonoy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Berry tightening his grip on Jagonoy, looking for the choke.
Jagonoy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Berry.
Jagonoy trying to control the hands but Berry breaks the grip.
Jagonoy breaks Berry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (4) vs (2) Jagonoy#T2#
Berry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Jagonoy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Jagonoy off! Jagonoy jumps back into Berry's guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (4) vs (5) Jagonoy
Berry is trying to control Jagonoy's posture but Jagonoy avoids it. #T4#
Jagonoy wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Berry is defending well. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Jagonoy has hold of Berry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Berry seems comfortable defending it but Jagonoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Berry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Berry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jagonoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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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 3 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Bandini with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Dirt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Dirt moves into range and clinches up with Bandini.#TD#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dirt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dirt is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Dirt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Island clinches up with De Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
De Silva is trying to pull guard but Island turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Island has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Silva regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Island#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Island content to stall in guard here.
Island wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Silva working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
Island sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
De Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Island slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Island#SUB2#
Island is trying to get an arm triangle but De Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
De Silva is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Island politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Island prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Island goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Island's guard! Nice work there by De Silva! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (5) Island
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (7) Island
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
De Silva looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#SUB#
De Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Island defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
De Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Island doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Silva is tightening it up a little... Island has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Island reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Island taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorge De Silva! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boganda tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boganda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Atkinson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boganda (4) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Atkinson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Atkinson for a finish. #SUB#
Boganda working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Atkinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Atkinson turns into Boganda and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (4) vs (2) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.
Boganda trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Boganda has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atkinson. Oh but Boganda has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atkinson goes limp - he's gone! Boganda jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Barthelemy Boganda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gaul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Araujo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Araujo has locked up a guillotine! Araujo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Araujo must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Araujo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it.
Cortez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Juanito Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barnes.#TD#
Cortez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Barnes
Cortez is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Cortez is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes keeping hold of Cortez's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez not doing much here.
#T1#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez content to stall in guard here. #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.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up. #T2#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez postures up.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #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.
Barnes pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass. #T5#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
Cortez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #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.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Barnes#T9#
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez controlling the position well.
Cortez is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (5) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.#T10#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control but Cortez is having none of it. #T11#
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cortez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is in no mood to give up.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.
Cortez working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Cortez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cortez's guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Cortez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Cortez keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cortez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Cortez is squirming around nicely.
Cortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 10 to 2.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fulbright! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fulbright (0) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is staying tight to Fulbright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fulbright, who protects the arm well.
Gomes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fulbright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (6) Gomes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulbright gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fulbright is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Fulbright tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is pressing down on Fulbright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fulbright is holding on for now.
Fulbright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gomes is thwarting Fulbright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fulbright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fulbright is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Fulbright won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes controlling the action here. #T3#
Fulbright is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fulbright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (0) vs (9) Gomes
Gomes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (11) Gomes
Fulbright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Fulbright is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. #T4#
Gomes looking to control but Fulbright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Gomes has isolated one of Fulbright's arms. Fulbright looking to fight him off but Gomes twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.#TD#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Drago up, before dumping him to the ground. Drago manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Drago
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Drago 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.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Drago 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago gave a mention to Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dee instigates a clinch.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Dee prevents the takedown attempt.
Dee is looking for a takedown.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Dee.
Dee goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Dee darts in and clinches Egyptian up against the cage.
Dee gets underhooks to prevent Egyptian's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Egyptian has clasped his hands together around Dee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Egyptian (4) vs (0) Dee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Egyptian stalls from top position.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is trying to work for a sweep but Egyptian has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (6) vs (0) Dee#T1#
Dee tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dee is looking to get to half guard.
Egyptian controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Egyptian forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (9) vs (0) Dee
Egyptian controlling from the back.#T3#
Dee tries to roll but Egyptian sticks to his back.
Egyptian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dee is really stuck here.
Good control from Egyptian.#T5#
Dee tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Egyptian has good solid back control here.
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.
Dee is really stuck here.
#T6##SUB#
Egyptian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dee for a finish.
Dee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Egyptian.
#T7#
Egyptian'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.
Egyptian avoiding Dee 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Egyptian has the hooks in. Dee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Egyptian off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dee keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Egyptian controlling the positon.#T9#
Further stalling from Egyptian.#T10#
Egyptian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dee for as long as he can get away with.#T11##SUB#
Egyptian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dee is really stuck here.
Egyptian controls the action.#T12#
Egyptian continues to stall.#T13##SUB#
Dee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Egyptian's arms.
Dee rolls, trying to escape but Egyptian keeps control of the position.
Egyptian is riding his opponent, not letting Dee buck him off.
Egyptian has the hooks in. Dee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Dee wants to control his opponent's hands but Egyptian gets his hands free.
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.
Dee is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Dee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Egyptian controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Osiris Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucan stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
#TD2#
Lucan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Lucan
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is looking to control Lucan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lucan 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.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira pulls Lucan in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Lucan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Nogueira tries to buck Lucan off but Lucan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lucan is working to tighten his grip on Nogueira's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nogueira has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lucan is really squeezing tight and eventually Nogueira passes out! Lucan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edwin Lucan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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