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Stepping Stone 35 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown shoots in and bounces Nomura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Nomura
Nomura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown 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#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Nomura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Nomura
Nomura wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Nomura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nomura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomura pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Nomura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nomura.
Brown is not content to let Nomura control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Nomura is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown controls Nomura momentarily but Nomura frees himself. #SUB#
Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nomura should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Nomura should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
After the fight, Jax Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fassett darts in and clinches Hartwell up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Fassett
Hartwell won't allow Fassett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hartwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fassett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hartwell has Fassett in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Fassett
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fassett has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Fassett
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fassett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hartwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fassett escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Fassett
Fassett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fassett controls the position.
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fassett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Hartwell being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Fassett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fassett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Fassett
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Fassett maintains control.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Fassett prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Fassett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fassett controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Fassett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fassett working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell is in no mood to give up.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Fassett isn't that keen on the idea.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Fassett controlling from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Fassett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fassett is controlling the pace.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Fassett is controlling well.
#T7#
Fassett controlling the action here.
Fassett prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Fassett controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fassett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but instead Fassett has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Fassett has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (13) Fassett
Fassett 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 Hartwell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fassett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is being controlled here.
Hartwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Fassett controlling him for the moment.
Fassett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.#SUB#
Hartwell has an active guard here but Fassett has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now.
Fassett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hartwell 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.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11##SUB#
Hartwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fassett doesn't defend quickly enough and Hartwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Fassett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hartwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brad Hartwell!
Brad Hartwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson moves in looking to clinch but Harged pushes him off.#CL#
Harged closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Harged gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB2#
Harged sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Atkinson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Harged paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Atkinson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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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; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Philbert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Garcia is trying to keep Philbert in close.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.#T1#
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia looking to control.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.#T2##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Garcia 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.
Garcia pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Garcia
Philbert controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia pushing down on Philbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert trying to control here.
Philbert is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Philbert is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Philbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia takes Philbert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philbert is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (2) vs (8) Garcia
Philbert is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Philbert preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #SUB2#
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Philbert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Philbert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Philbert has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Garcia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Philbert taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Garcia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambini. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt - Gaul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaul slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.#CL#
Gaul closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaul smiles and moves away.
Gambini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaul defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gambini is defended easily by Gaul.
Gaul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gambini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaul pinned against the cage. Gaul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Gaul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gambini pulls Gaul in to control the position.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Gambini controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gaul 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini has Gaul pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead Gambini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gaul looking to control.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gaul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gambini has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Still in half guard, Gambini seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Gambini stalling.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gambini prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gambini not doing much here.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini not doing much here.
#T9#
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gaul tries to hold on but Gambini pushes him away.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Gambini content just to control the position here. #T10#
Gambini prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gambini fails to take his opponent's back.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.#T12#
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Gaul reaches up to try and control the position but Gambini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gaul rolls and tries to escape and now Gambini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (2) vs (8) Gambini
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Gambini is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
#T13#
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gaul tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Gaul is trying to break free.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Gaul buck him off.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Gambini.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner 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: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
De Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is defending well.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on De Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Herrera. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Banner 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.
Banner is continuing to stall.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#T3#
De Herrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back here but De Herrera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner prevents De Herrera from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Herrera sneaks back into half guard.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner controlling from the full mount. #T6#
De Herrera wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner controlling his opponent. #T7#
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but De Herrera frees his head quite easily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Banner controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Banner has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
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.#T9#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Herrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but De Herrera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
De Herrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
De Herrera is trying to improve his position.
De Herrera prevents Banner from moving into mount.
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
De Herrera is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
Banner has knee on belly momentarily but De Herrera bucks him off and regains half guard.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
#T14#
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Banner 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.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sherk clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Sherk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boganda is working away from the top position though.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk 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.
Boganda slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda is pressing down on Sherk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sherk is holding on for now. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boganda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boganda wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Boganda controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda won't allow Sherk to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boganda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (2) Sherk
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boganda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boganda has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Boganda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Boganda trying to control the position.
Boganda is looking to sweep but instead, Sherk has passed into half guard.
Boganda wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Sherk wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving. #SUB#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherk defends well.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sherk in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherk prevents Boganda from improving his position.
Boganda is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda wants to control the action here but instead Sherk manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (5) Sherk
Boganda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boganda (2) vs (8) Sherk
Boganda trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sherk working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Boganda is doing well to defend. Sherk seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Boganda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamontov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mamontov has Matariki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mamontov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matariki tumbling to the mat - Mamontov dives into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Matariki
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Matariki pulls Mamontov in close to prevent any damage.
Mamontov pushing down on Matariki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Mamontov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Matariki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T2#
Matariki is doing well to control the position and prevent Mamontov from advancing to side control.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matariki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura here but Matariki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mamontov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Mamontov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Matariki being controlled here momentarily.
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamontov is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki passes Mamontov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamontov is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (5) Matariki
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Mamontov is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Mamontov prevents Matariki from moving into mount.
Mamontov looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (5) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki fails to move to back control.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Matariki prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Mamontov is trying to reverse the position but instead Matariki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (5) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Mamontov trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
#T7#
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Mamontov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Mamontov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mamontov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Matariki 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.
Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the position.#T10#
Mamontov just trying to survive but Matariki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matariki wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
Mamontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Mamontov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamontov controls the pace.
Matariki is trying to control the position but Mamontov postures up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Matariki looking to control.
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet. #T12#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Mamontov passes Matariki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki is staying active underneath Mamontov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamontov is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
Matariki keeping hold of Mamontov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki 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.#T13#
Matariki is not content to let Mamontov control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Mamontov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matariki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T14#
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki seems keen to control Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes leaves Ozymandias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Barnes
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozymandias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T5#
Ozymandias is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #T6#
Ozymandias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#T7#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Ozymandias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ozymandias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it. #T10#
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Ozymandias keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T11#
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (10) Barnes
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ozymandias tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T12#
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Ozymandias denies him.
Ozymandias is trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Barnes trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias controlling the position for now.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (13) Barnes
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (15) Barnes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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