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Stepping Stone 41 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Johns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlier (0) vs (2) Johns
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.
Carlier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carlier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Johns is working for a kimura but Carlier is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johns seems to be working for a kimura but Carlier defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carlier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is thwarting Carlier's attempts to control the position.
Carlier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back.
Johns is taking a breather. Carlier 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.#T2##SUB2#
Johns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johns.
Carlier trying to control here.
Carlier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johns is taking a breather. Carlier 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.#T3#
Carlier is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlier moves into full guard.
Johns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlier controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself. #SUB2#
Johns 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. #SUB#
Carlier looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlier is retaining full guard. #T4#
Carlier is trying to keep Johns in close.
Carlier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johns controls the pace.
Johns trying to control but Carlier is working from the bottom.
Carlier has his hands on Johns's head, controlling the position.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carlier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but Carlier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! Carlier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Waterman tries to keep at a distance but Araujo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waterman jumps guard but Araujo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waterman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Araujo pulls guard.
Waterman won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Araujo is trying to keep Waterman in close.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Waterman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waterman passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waterman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Waterman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo is looking to control Waterman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Waterman uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Araujo#SUB#
Waterman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Waterman but it's paid off an Araujo is forced to tap! Nice work by Waterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cahute is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cahute has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Cahute dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Cahute
Chai trying to control but Cahute postures up.
#SUB2#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Cahute
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Cahute's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cahute. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Cahute
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (2) Cahute#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Cahute tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cahute is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cahute and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cahute tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai working away.#T4#
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cahute, who protects the arm well.
Chai trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #SUB#
Chai working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cahute turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chai off and cradles Cahute's limp body as Chai celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cortez has clasped his hands together around Tatewaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (4) vs (0) Tatewaki#SUB#
Cortez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cortez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Tatewaki tries to improve position but can't.
Tatewaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cortez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez postures up.
#SUB#
Cortez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez stalling.
Tatewaki trying to control here.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez wants to free his trapped foot but Tatewaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatewaki tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg. #T2#
Tatewaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatewaki.
Tatewaki trying to control the position.
Cortez won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Tatewaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (4) vs (2) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatewaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tatewaki controlling him for the moment.
Cortez has control of Tatewaki's left arm, preventing Tatewaki from doing any damage.
Tatewaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatewaki to get the leverage.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Tatewaki's back. He's all about the action.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Tatewaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tatewaki controlling him for the moment.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Cortez is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatewaki to get the leverage.
Tatewaki is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.#T6#
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatewaki in particular looking to stall.
Cortez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatewaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatewaki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (8) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki rolls, trying to escape but Cortez keeps control of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Cortez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tatewaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cortez's arms. #SUB#
Cortez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tatewaki is defending well though. Cortez let's go of the attempt for now.
Tatewaki is really stuck here.
Tatewaki turns into Cortez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (8) vs (4) Tatewaki
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatewaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Tatewaki stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Tatewaki postures up.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (10) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatewaki controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself. #SUB#
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez controlling from the top position.
Tatewaki 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: Cortez (10) vs (6) Tatewaki#T9#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg.
Cortez trying to hold on to Tatewaki's head to control him but Tatewaki postures up.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Tatewaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Tatewaki eventually gives up the hold.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatewaki is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Cortez is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Tatewaki is controlling well.
Cortez is looking to control Tatewaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez keeping hold of Tatewaki's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Tatewaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cortez tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
Cortez is controlling Tatewaki's trapped leg to prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Tatewaki trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatewaki.
Tatewaki stalling. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatewaki.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Cortez tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
Cortez trying to control here.
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Tatewaki from advancing position.
Tatewaki trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg. #T14#
Tatewaki wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a submission but Cortez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cortez controls Tatewaki momentarily but Tatewaki frees himself.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatewaki stands and throws Cortez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (10) vs (9) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Juanito Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Kersikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kersikov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T3#
Barnes controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4#
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T7#
Barnes managing to control the position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Kersikov#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kersikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov for a finish. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #T9#
Kersikov is holding onto Barnes's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully. #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, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Barnes is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Barnes tries to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Barnes prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hlervu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hlervu but Hlervu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Hlervu sprawls well.#TD2#
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Cartwright pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Cartwright keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but Cartwright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hlervu to get the leverage. #T7#
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Hlervu not doing much here.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#T8#
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Cartwright is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.#T9#
Hlervu prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Cartwright managing to control the position.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Hlervu won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright looking to control.
#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet. #T12#
Hlervu trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hlervu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T13#
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Hlervu preventing the sweep. #T14#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Cartwright passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for subs from the bottom but Cartwright mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartwright trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 5 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Choo Oi showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoiki (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi prevents Aoiki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoiki is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura but Aoiki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoiki wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a kimura here. Aoiki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choo Oi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A victorious Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Matariki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Matariki into the cage.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Matariki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Matariki#T1#
Matariki prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Matariki fails to take his opponent's back.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Matariki.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Barnes stops Matariki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T5#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the action here but instead Matariki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Matariki#T6#
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
It looks like Matariki 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.
Matariki with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Barnes wants to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki is continuing to stall.#T9#
Barnes tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Matariki is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Matariki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matariki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Matariki has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (15) Matariki#T12#
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T13#
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (18) Matariki
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T14#
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 6 wins and 9 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.#CL2#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rua is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mason can't fight it off and eventually Rua manages to take the fight to the floor. Mason looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Rua
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Rua
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.#T1#
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Mason tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Rua
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason reaches up to try and control the position but Rua seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mason rolls and tries to escape and now Rua has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Rua#T3#
Mason tries to escape the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
Mason wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Rua 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.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
Rua controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.
Mason is trying to break free.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Mason is really stuck here.
#T9#
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rua keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Mason needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Rua has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip. #T11#
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua controlling from the back.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Rua gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason tries to escape the position.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rua is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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