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Stepping Stone 28 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. ge is trying to defend but Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) ge
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on ge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for ge. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) ge
Kersikov wants to take ge's back but he can't do it this time.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
ge tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) ge#T2#
I would not like to be ge right now.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and ge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) ge
ge won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as ge tries to pass.
Kersikov is controlling ge's posture.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) ge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
ge looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
ge looks winded!
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) ge
Kersikov controlling from mount.
ge is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
ge tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (2) ge
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov continues to stall.
I really don't envy ge right now.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
ge rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure ge doesn't escape.
ge is trying to break free.
What can ge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as ge tries to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Kersikov'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.
ge wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kersikov working for the choke.
ge tries to break free.
#T7#
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
ge tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing ge from escaping the position.
Kersikov 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.
ge wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the position.#T10#
ge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can ge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
ge is trying to break free.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting ge buck him off. #T11#
ge tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
ge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting ge buck him off. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
More hug and hope from Kersikov.
ge is trying to break free.
#T14#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
ge can't escape the position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ge can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kyril Mokaev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mokaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Mokaev
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Mokaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mokaev's best efforts.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mokaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mokaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mokaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mokaev trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mokaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mokaev wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Mokaev won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T2#
Garcia pulls Mokaev in close to prevent any damage.
Mokaev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mokaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is looking to control Mokaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Mokaev sits in half guard.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Mokaev has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Mokaev#T3##SUB2#
Mokaev tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mokaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is staying active underneath Mokaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is pressing down on Mokaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (7) Mokaev
Garcia pushes down on Mokaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Garcia trying to control the action but Mokaev is working from the bottom.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Mokaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mokaev. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (7) Mokaev
Mokaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (7) Mokaev#SUB#
Mokaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Garcia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Garcia tightening his grip on Mokaev, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Garcia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mokaev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Mokaev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #SUB#
Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6##SUB#
Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
Mokaev just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Garcia working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mokaev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mokaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mokaev tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mokaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8##SUB#
Garcia looking to break Mokaev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mokaev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garcia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garcia trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mokaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mokaev wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mokaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Mokaev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (9) Mokaev#T9#
Garcia has control of Mokaev's left arm, preventing Mokaev from doing any damage.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mokaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Mokaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mokaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (12) Mokaev
Mokaev looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Mokaev prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Mokaev tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia wants to control but Mokaev is having none of it.
Mokaev wants to take Garcia's back here but Garcia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Mokaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia wants to control but Mokaev is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Mokaev goes for an armbar but Garcia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garcia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia stands and throws Mokaev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (15) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia tries to control but Mokaev wriggling away. #SUB#
Garcia is working for a guillotine from mount but Mokaev frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Garcia trying to control but Mokaev is having none of it.
Mokaev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (18) vs (12) Mokaev
Mokaev prevents Garcia from taking his back.#T13#
Mokaev 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.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mokaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Mokaev is defending the position. #SUB#
Garcia 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.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (21) vs (12) Mokaev#T14##SUB#
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Mokaev is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mokaev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mokaev and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 21 to 12. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Hole back into the cage.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Hole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hole gets a clinch.
Hole tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Hole tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyksandr Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chai clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hole pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chai has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Hole
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Hole#T1#
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Hole
Hole content just to control the position here.
Chai can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Chai defends it well.
Hole is stalling here but it's allowed Chai to get half guard.
Hole is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Hole is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Hole trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Chai controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T4#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Hole wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai looking to control.
#SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
Hole won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T6#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (5) Hole
Hole is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Hole keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Chai pushes down on Hole's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7##SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Hole trying to control but Chai postures up.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away. #T8##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Hole is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Hole tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hole defend it? Chai steps over the head and cranks it - Hole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stan Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Linguini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Linguini tightens his grip and picks Hartwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Hartwell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Linguini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Linguini is sitting in close to Hartwell's body. Hartwell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Linguini is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Linguini is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stan Hartwell! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Schaubi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schaubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for a guillotine here but Philbert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schaubi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T1#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.#SUB#
Schaubi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.#SUB#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi pulls Philbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Philbert from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schaubi is tightening it up a little... Philbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schaubi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abu Schaubi!
As Abu Schaubi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 6 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Shart
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (6) vs (0) Shart
Shaver trying to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart gets back to half guard.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Shart is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shart.
Shart managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Shart 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.#SUB2#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.#T2#
Shaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaver trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver won't allow Shart to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shart being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shaver pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shart tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T4#
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
Shart is holding on to half guard well.
Shart trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Shart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Shart defends it.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shart is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shart is pressing down on Shaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart working a defensive guard here.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #T8#
Shaver is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shart is pulling down on Shaver's head to control his posture.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shart has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shart seems keen to control Shaver's posture.#T10#
Shart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (6) vs (2) Shart
Shart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Shaver is adopting a defensive guard.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (6) vs (5) Shart
Shaver is looking for a sweep.
Shart tries to advance to mount but Shaver denies him. #SUB2#
Shart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaver, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Shaver looks to move to half guard but instead Shart has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (6) vs (7) Shart
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver tries to improve his position but instead Shart has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (6) vs (10) Shart
Shart keeps control of the position as Shaver tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Shart is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shaver has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shart has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shaver taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shart doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 4 wins and 5 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smyth drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth 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.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Dong in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Smyth
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (4) Smyth#T2#
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Dong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (4) Smyth
Dong wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong is really struggling to control Smyth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dong stays in close to Smyth's body and controls the position.
Smyth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (6) Smyth#T5#
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (6) vs (6) Smyth
Smyth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Smyth keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (6) vs (8) Smyth
Dong trying to control the position.
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Smyth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T10#
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong trying to control the position.
Smyth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smyth trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T12#
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (8) vs (8) Smyth
Dong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smyth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (8) vs (10) Smyth
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong looking to control.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (10) vs (10) Smyth
Smyth controlling Dong's posture. #T14#
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (10) vs (12) Smyth
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth wins on points by 12 to 10.
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thumb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tail. #TD#
Tail lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (0) Thumb
Tail trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb wants to control but Tail is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb keeping hold of Tail's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Tail not doing much here.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Tail has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tail wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Tail controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Tail seems to be working for a kimura but Thumb defends the submission attempt.
Thumb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
Tail is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Tail sits in half guard. #T3#
Tail prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Tail wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it.
Tail with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tail is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tail is working away from the top position though.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Thumb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tail stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (5) vs (0) Thumb
Tail working away.
Tail tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tail advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tail (7) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Tail goes for an armbar but Thumb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thumb. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (7) vs (2) Thumb#T6#
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#T7##SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Tail's legs - danger averted.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Tail.#SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tail pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.#T8#
Thumb stays in close to Tail's body and controls the position.
Tail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.
Tail trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the pace. #T10#
Tail is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tail is controlling Thumb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Tail is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Tail trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (7) vs (5) Thumb#T12#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Tail to control.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Tail's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb tries to control but Tail wriggling away.
Thumb forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tail (7) vs (8) Thumb#T13#
Tail tries to roll but Thumb sticks to his back.
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.
Tail tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thumb trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tail doesn't escape.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Tail manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (9) vs (8) Thumb#T14#
Tail wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Tail not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tail is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tail takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Snail Tail decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hlervu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dolton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dolton (0) vs (4) Hlervu
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.
Dolton wants to control but Hlervu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dolton is trying to control but can't.
Dolton wants to get back to full guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Dolton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Dolton wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Dolton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hlervu trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Dolton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (4) Hlervu#T2#
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Dolton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Hlervu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlervu, not yet.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dolton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (4) Hlervu#T4#
Hlervu wants to control but Dolton postures up.#SUB#
Dolton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dolton controlling the position from side mount.
Dolton tries to advance to mount but Hlervu instead regains half guard. #T5##SUB#
Dolton is looking for a kimura but Hlervu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dolton to get the leverage.
Dolton is controlling the pace.
Dolton is thwarting Hlervu's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Dolton passes into side control, despite Hlervu's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (8) vs (4) Hlervu
A lull in the action here.
Dolton tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Hlervu tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Dolton dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Dolton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dolton tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs.
Dolton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Hlervu sneaks back into half guard.
Dolton prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well. #T9#
Well, if Dolton 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.
#SUB#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura but Hlervu is defending well.
#T10#
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dolton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.
Dolton pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Dolton wants to pass to mount but Hlervu is defending the position.
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Dolton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dolton 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. #T13#
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Dolton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu is pulling down on Dolton's head to control his posture.
Dolton is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Hlervu is trying to keep Dolton in close.
Dolton forces his way into half guard.
Hlervu trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Scott Dolton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Matariki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ozymandias regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head to control his posture.
Matariki preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Matariki's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias'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.
Matariki won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Matariki's head. It's preventing any offense from Matariki, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet. #T1#
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Matariki in to control the position.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matariki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias 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.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Matariki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Matariki
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matariki keeps working.
Matariki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozymandias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (6) Matariki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.#T4#
Ozymandias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ozymandias right now.
#T5#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Matariki is not going to allow Ozymandias to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Matariki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I really don't envy Ozymandias right now.
#T6#
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ozymandias's body.
Matariki not allowing Ozymandias to control his hands.
Ozymandias is trying to break free.
Ozymandias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki is not going to allow Ozymandias to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Ozymandias trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Ozymandias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#T8#
Matariki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ozymandias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (5) vs (9) Matariki
Matariki controlling from the back.
Matariki has the hooks in. Ozymandias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
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.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Ozymandias tries to break free.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ozymandias doesn't escape.
Ozymandias turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (9) Matariki
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Matariki seems keen to control Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Matariki 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.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias won't allow Matariki to sweep him here. #T14#
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias 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!
Matariki wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Mapuche Matariki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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