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Stepping Stone 31 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerbandi or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley, which made it look bad.
Gerbandi darts in looking for a takedown but Stanley gets double underhooks and turns Gerbandi into the cage.
Gerbandi sets himself, and Stanley steps forward looking for the clinch! Gerbandi avoids it this time.#TD#
Gerbandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanley passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (3) Stanley
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stanley working away.#SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is trying to improve his position.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Gerbandi wants to control but Stanley postures up.#SUB2#
Stanley tries for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanley's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerbandi defends it well.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanley is working away from the top position though.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi controls Stanley momentarily but Stanley frees himself.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Stanley preventing the sweep.
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanley is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Stanley defends it easily.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stanley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gerbandi's body to avoid the submission. Gerbandi has instead reached around Stanley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gerbandi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 3 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Peyton takes the fight into the clinch.
Araujo is pressed up against the cage. Peyton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araujo down to the mat. Araujo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peyton quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Peyton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Araujo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard.
Araujo trying to control the pace.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Peyton is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.#SUB#
Araujo looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peyton wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peyton is looking to escape. #T3#
Peyton regains half guard.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (0) Peyton#T4#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo working away.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peyton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Peyton is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (10) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peyton is holding on tight.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Peyton is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (13) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Araujo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Araujo prevents Peyton from getting the reversal.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peyton is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but Peyton doesn't allow it. #T9#
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (16) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo keeps control of the position easily here as Peyton tries to buck him off.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Peyton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Peyton from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Araujo working for a choke but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton tries to roll but Araujo sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Peyton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Araujo gets his way!
#T11##SUB#
Araujo is persistently looking for the submission but Peyton is defending it well.
#SUB#
Peyton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Araujo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peyton.#SUB#
Araujo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Peyton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Araujo looking to break Peyton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peyton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Peyton is keeping busy.
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peyton tries to improve his position but instead Araujo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (19) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Peyton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peyton looks winded!#SUB#
Araujo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Peyton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Peyton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Araujo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Araujo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peyton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! |
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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 7 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hole 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.
Hole has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Hole wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Hole is trying to keep Shaver in close.
#T1#
Shaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole 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.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
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.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole 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: Shaver (2) vs (2) Hole
Hole content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Shaver defends it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Shaver is defending well.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole controlling the action here.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole is looking to stall here but Shaver recovers full guard.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!#T6#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Shaver is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (2) vs (5) Hole
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Hole 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.
Shaver regains half guard.
Shaver trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T8#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver trying to control but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
Shaver trying to control here.
#T9#
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaver won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
#T10#
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaver is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Hole controlling from the top position. #T11#
Shaver has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage. #SUB#
Shaver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Shaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.#T12#
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaver 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.#T13#
Hole passes Shaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Hole is looking to pass Shaver's guard but actually Shaver recovers to full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Banner
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner 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.
Banner stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banner working away.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. #T1#
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Walker tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Walker can't escape the position.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Banner trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Banner controlling the action here. #T4#
Walker tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
#T5#
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Banner 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.#T6#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Banner is taking a breather. Walker 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.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it. #T7#
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker trying to get back to full guard but Banner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (10) Banner#T8#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walker won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (10) Banner
Banner is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T9#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Banner pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (12) Banner#T11#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (12) Banner
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12##SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (14) Banner
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Walker keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Walker's guard.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner preventing the sweep. #T14#
Banner 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.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Linguini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth trying to control from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to advance position but Smooth won't allow it. #SUB#
Linguini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linguini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a kimura here.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Linguini has control of the leg. #T1#
Smooth keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Linguini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Linguini is trying to work for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Smooth is staying active underneath Linguini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Linguini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smooth! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Linguini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Linguini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smooth turns into him and now he's in Linguini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Linguini (5) vs (2) Smooth
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linguini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Linguini has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Linguini wants to control the action here but instead Smooth manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (5) Smooth
Linguini working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth fails to advance to Linguini's back.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Linguini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Linguini (5) vs (8) Smooth
Linguini is in bad spot here.
Smooth is not going to allow Linguini to sit and survive in this position.
Linguini tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini prevents Smooth from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been hearing good reports from Linguini'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.
Smooth is looking to control Linguini but Linguini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Linguini is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Smooth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Linguini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Linguini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Smooth tightening his grip on Linguini, looking for the choke.
Linguini rolls, trying to escape but Smooth keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Linguini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
Smooth avoiding Linguini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Smooth has the hooks in. Linguini is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Smooth passes his arm under Linguini's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Linguini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie has Fulbright up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fulbright (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fulbright is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Fulbright gets back to full guard.
Fulbright looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulbright pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Fulbright keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulbright is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #T2#
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to control.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulbright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Fulbright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fulbright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Fulbright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fulbright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to control.
#T5#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fulbright from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fulbright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulbright has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to control.
#T6#
Fulbright slips nicely into half guard.
Fulbright wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Fulbright trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Fulbright passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie prevents Fulbright from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Fulbright control the position.
Fulbright working away.#T7#
Gracie tries to buck Fulbright off but Fulbright is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fulbright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fulbright pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fulbright keeps him under control.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fulbright is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gracie gets full guard.
Fulbright controlling from the top position.
Fulbright'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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Fulbright to get to half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Fulbright sits in half guard. #T9#
Fulbright is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fulbright is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Gracie is pressing down on Fulbright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulbright stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Fulbright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Fulbright content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Fulbright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fulbright works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fulbright pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fulbright wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Fulbright has control of the leg.
Fulbright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T12#
Gracie has a hand on Fulbright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fulbright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Fulbright wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Fulbright's attempts to control the action. #T14##SUB#
Fulbright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fulbright content just to control the position here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fulbright wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fulbright takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Spencer Fulbright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 5 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes is looking to clinch. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoffman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Hoffman
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoffman is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hoffman manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hoffman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Hoffman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Barnes reverses the position brilliantly into Hoffman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T4#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Hoffman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hoffman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffman.
Hoffman 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: Barnes (8) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes trying to hold on to Hoffman's head to control him but Hoffman postures up.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes has Hoffman pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Hoffman tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (16) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes is looking to control Hoffman but Hoffman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoffman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman tries to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Hoffman is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well.
Hoffman trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Hoffman is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is taking a breather. Hoffman 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.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Hoffman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoffman. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.#T14#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away.
Barnes is really struggling to control Hoffman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Mamontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamontov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Mamontov defends it. #T1#
Hall stalling.
Mamontov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mamontov! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov is trying to control but can't.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is thwarting Mamontov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Mamontov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hall is staying active.
Hall stalling.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the pace.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Mamontov keeping control of the position.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamontov for as long as he can get away with.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamontov controlling the position well.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov tries to improve his position but instead Hall has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (11) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
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 continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Mamontov can't escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall controlling well, preventing Mamontov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Hall tightening his grip on Mamontov, looking for the choke.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Mamontov just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T8#
Mamontov trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.#T9#
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov is trying to break free.
Hall controls the action.
Mamontov 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.
#T10#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T11#
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Mamontov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
Mamontov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
Hall is looking to advance position but Mamontov won't allow it.
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Mamontov#T14#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall wants to take Mamontov's back here but Mamontov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Mamontov tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Scott Hall 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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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 13 wins and 17 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Scott
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.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Lucan has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Scott trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Lucan 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.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Scott
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Lucan trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scott controls the position.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lucan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott working away.
Scott slows the pace down.
Lucan wants to control but Scott postures up.#T4#
Lucan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Scott trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lucan's thigh. Lucan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T6#
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan controlling the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lucan has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Lucan trying to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Lucan looking to control but Scott passes into half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan trying to control here.
#T8#
Lucan has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.
Scott not doing much here.
It looks like Scott 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.
Scott is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Scott 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.
#T9#
Lucan won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T10#
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Let's hope that Scott 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.
Scott trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan manages to get back to half guard.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard. #T12#
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott passes Lucan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Scott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (11) Scott
Lucan stops Scott from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T14#
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 11 to 0.
Tyron Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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