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Stepping Stone 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Harged 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: Harged (2) vs (0) De Herrera#SUB2#
De Herrera has his foot on Harged's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harged works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Herrera pushes a forearm under Harged's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harged is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dionisio De Herrera!
A victorious Dionisio De Herrera 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Provodnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Provodnikov to the ground. Cross is now in Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cross (2) vs (0) Provodnikov
Provodnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cross 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. #SUB2#
Provodnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Provodnikov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cross is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provodnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Provodnikov's legs - danger averted.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Provodnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cross 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.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Provodnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cross'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.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Provodnikov.#T3#
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cross passes Provodnikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Provodnikov defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Cross 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.
#T4#
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Provodnikov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross controlling the pace.
Cross passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (5) vs (0) Provodnikov#T5#
Cross controlling the pace for now.
Provodnikov tries to reverse the position but Cross maintains control.
Provodnikov stops Cross from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cross looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Provodnikov tries to lock up and control but Cross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cross mounts Provodnikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away.
Cross wants to take Provodnikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Cross looking to control but Provodnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Provodnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Provodnikov tries to hold on but Cross pushes him away. #T8#
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Provodnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Provodnikov wants to control but Cross is having none of it.#SUB#
Cross swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Provodnikov is now in Cross's guard. A big mistake from Cross there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (5) vs (2) Provodnikov#T9#
Provodnikov wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cross holds on and takes a little breather.
Provodnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross pulls Provodnikov in to control the position. #T10#
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Provodnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov controlling from the top position.
Cross is pulling down on Provodnikov's head to control his posture.
Provodnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross continues to stall.#T11#
Provodnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross seems keen to control Provodnikov's posture.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (7) vs (2) Provodnikov#T12#
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Provodnikov is retaining full guard.
Cross 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. #T13##T14#
Cross is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Provodnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Cross seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Simon Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 6 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walker tries for a takedown but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smooth seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T3#
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker trying to control here.
#T4#
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker moves into full guard.
Walker looking to control.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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.
Walker keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Smooth advances to half guard. #SUB#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Smooth sits in half guard.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Smooth is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control but Smooth postures up.
#T8#
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smooth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (5) Smooth
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #T10#
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Walker is really struggling to control Smooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Smooth is a slippery customer.
Walker prevents Smooth from improving his position.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T11##SUB#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Smooth moves into full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving. #T12#
Smooth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Walker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker'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.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
Smooth looking to control.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.#T14#
Smooth being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 5 to 2.
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Hoffman won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB#
Kersikov is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away. #T6#
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov wants to take Hoffman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Hoffman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T7#
Hoffman rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kersikov.#SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Hoffman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T8#
Hoffman is trying to break free.
What can Hoffman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hoffman is keeping busy.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Hoffman is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kersikov looking for the RNC.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoffman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hoffman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoffman doesn't escape.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Hoffman is staying busy.#SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hoffman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Hoffman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hoffman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov! |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Stanley counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Stanley#SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (2) Stanley#T1##SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes is looking to control Stanley but Stanley is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Stanley from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2##SUB#
Stanley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanley tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnes controlling the positon.
Stanley is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stanley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes trying to control momentarily.
#T3##SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Stanley right now.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Stanley, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
#T4#
Stanley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Stanley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Stanley is squirming around nicely.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stanley is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Barnes trying to control but Stanley is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stanley is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley frees his head quite easily.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stanley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stanley tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Stanley manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Stanley looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanley, not yet.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Stanley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control the action but Stanley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Stanley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Stanley sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes prevents Stanley from improving his position.
Stanley is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (2) Stanley#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Stanley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stanley is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#T11##SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Stanley is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Stanley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stanley actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy.
Stanley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Stanley is defending well.
#T13#
Stanley wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (2) Stanley
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes working for a submission but Stanley is keeping him at bay.
Barnes tries to control but Stanley wriggling away.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to control but Stanley wriggling away.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (22) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stanley is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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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; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Barnes
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #T1#
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox stalling.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes looking to control.
#T2#
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Knox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Knox trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Barnes pulls Knox in to control the position.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Knox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knox (2) vs (4) Barnes
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Knox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T7#
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Knox tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Barnes prevents Knox from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Knox moves into full guard.
Knox controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T8#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T9#
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox 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.
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is controlling Barnes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Knox is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (4) Barnes
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (6) Barnes
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T12#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Knox seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Trevor Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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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 6 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christmas is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Christmas
Mason wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Mason is keen to just control but Christmas is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Christmas gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Mason trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Christmas pulls Mason in to control the position.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Christmas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Christmas is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Christmas defending well. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christmas wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Christmas 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 (2) vs (2) Christmas#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position.
#T8#
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Christmas
Mason prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Christmas trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Christmas wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T11#
Christmas wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Christmas pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christmas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Christmas
Mason tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Christmas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason gets full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (11) Christmas
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Mason tries to bench press Christmas off him but Christmas keeps the position. #SUB2#
Christmas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason prevents Christmas from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Choo Oi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sherk! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) Sherk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Choo Oi swings around for an armbar but Sherk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (2) Sherk
Sherk wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (5) Sherk
Choo Oi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Choo Oi defends it. #SUB2#
Sherk 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.
Sherk is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Sherk eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Choo Oi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo Oi. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (8) Sherk
Sherk moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (4) vs (11) Sherk
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Sherk has the hooks in. Choo Oi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Choo Oi is keeping busy.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sherk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Choo Oi is defending well though. Sherk let's go of the attempt for now.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sherk tightening his grip on Choo Oi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC. #T6#
Choo Oi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Choo Oi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (11) Sherk
Choo Oi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sherk's guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choo Oi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choo Oi prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Sherk controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherk has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Sherk wants to control but Choo Oi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sherk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi. #SUB#
Choo Oi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherk sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choo Oi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choo Oi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (15) Sherk
Choo Oi is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB2#
Sherk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choo Oi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Choo Oi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (15) Sherk
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (17) Sherk
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (20) Sherk
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T9#
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Choo Oi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk wants to take a breather but Choo Oi is having none of it. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a kimura here. Choo Oi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sherk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Sherk! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Letter closes the distance and clinches.
Mamontov is looking for a takedown.
Letter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamontov.
#TD2#
Letter has Mamontov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mamontov tumbling to the mat - Letter dives into Mamontov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Letter
Mamontov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamontov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Letter
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Letter pulls Mamontov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mamontov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mamontov trying to control but Letter is working from the bottom.
Mamontov controlling from the top position.
Mamontov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Letter#T2#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Letter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Letter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping him busy.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Letter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Mamontov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Letter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamontov's guard! Nice work there by Letter! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (5) vs (4) Letter#SUB#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
#T4#
Mamontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov wants to control the position but Letter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamontov is controlling Letter's trapped leg to prevent Letter from advancing to side control.
Mamontov trying to hold on to Letter's head to control him but Letter postures up.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking for subs from the bottom but Letter mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (7) Letter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Mamontov regains half guard.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letter is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Letter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamontov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamontov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamontov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Letter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (7) Letter#T7#
Mamontov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (10) vs (7) Letter
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping him busy.
Letter is looking for a sweep.
Mamontov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Letter manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Letter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Letter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamontov is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Letter is having none of it.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Letter is defending the position.
Letter wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
#T9#
Mamontov stalling away here and it's allowed Letter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Letter trying to control the position here.
Mamontov is pushing down on Letter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Letter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Letter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Letter trying to hold on to Mamontov's head to control him but Mamontov postures up.
#T10#
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Letter! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (13) vs (7) Letter
Letter wants to control but Mamontov is having none of it.
Mamontov trying to control but Letter is having none of it.
Mamontov controlling the position easily from mount.
Letter wants to hold on but Mamontov pushes him away.#T11#
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (16) vs (7) Letter#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Letter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamontov gets his hands free as Letter looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Letter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Letter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mamontov.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Mamontov is controlling the position but Letter somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for an americana but Letter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mamontov was thinking about the submission.
Letter keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Letter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving.
Letter working a defensive guard here.
Mamontov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov is pushing down on Letter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Letter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Letter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Slon Mamontov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall moves into full guard.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Hall wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Hall controlling Barnes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes 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.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hall 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.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hall#T4#
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Hall
Hall trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T7#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (14) Hall
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hall gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.#T10##T11#
Hall controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hall keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Barnes tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.#T14#
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 14 to 2.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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