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Stepping Stone 45 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Peyton pushes Fuisse up against the cage in a clinch.
Peyton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Peyton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuisse uses from the top position.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Peyton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuisse controlling from the top position.
Peyton keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuisse wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuisse wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuisse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuisse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peyton keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Fuisse is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton looks winded!
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuisse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuisse pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage.
Fuisse trying to mount his opponent but Peyton defends it.
Fuisse moves into full mount! Peyton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (3) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuisse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuisse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuisse pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuisse.
Peyton won't allow Fuisse to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is looking to control Fuisse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Fuisse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Fuisse is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuisse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peyton's thigh. Peyton counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuisse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Fuisse has gone for a leg lock! Peyton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (3) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fuisse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fuisse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fuisse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuisse (7) vs (2) Peyton
Fuisse working away.#SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peyton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuisse working away.#SUB#
Fuisse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuisse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peyton keeps working.
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Fuisse keeps moving and retains side control.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Fuisse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peyton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well. #T7#
Peyton is trying to control Fuisse's posture but Fuisse avoids it.
Fuisse wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Peyton is not content to let Fuisse control the position. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peyton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton prevents Fuisse from moving into mount. #T8#
Peyton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Fuisse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuisse wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fuisse wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton is looking to control Fuisse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peyton is staying active underneath Fuisse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuisse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peyton's thigh. Peyton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fuisse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuisse is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Fuisse wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Fuisse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage. #T11##SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Fuisse eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fuisse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuisse is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fuisse 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.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Fuisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Fuisse eventually gives up the hold.
Fuisse wants to advance to full mount but Peyton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (7) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Fuisse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peyton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fuisse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fuisse looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (7) vs (7) Peyton
Fuisse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuisse sneaks back into half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Peyton moves into full mount! Fuisse won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (7) vs (10) Peyton
Fuisse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuisse tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuisse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cross (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross controls the position from side control.
Cross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai gets back to half 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.
Cross controlling the action here.#T1#
Chai trying to control but Cross postures up.
#SUB#
Cross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cross slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Cross wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Cross not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Chai looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Cross defends easily.
Cross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself. #T4#
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (7) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cross keeps moving and retains side control.
Cross takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
Chai has a hand on Cross's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cross takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (10) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cross pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai gets full guard.
Cross forces his way into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cross moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (13) vs (0) Chai#T6#
Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Cross wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Chai is trying to escape the position but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cross off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cross (13) vs (4) Chai
Cross staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Cross is trying to break free.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Cross manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (15) vs (4) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully. #T9#
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (15) vs (6) Chai
Cross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Cross working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Cross has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cross (19) vs (6) Chai
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Cross controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Cross avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Cross takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cross (22) vs (6) Chai
Cross struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai just trying to survive but Cross is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Chai is in trouble now - Cross has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (25) vs (6) Chai
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cross jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Cross has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is not content to let Cross control the position. #T13#
Chai is trying to escape the position but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T14#
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Cross 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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Cross trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Simon Cross bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carlier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Carlier to the mat.
Carlier being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Carlier defends it easily.
Barnes controlling Carlier's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carlier has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Carlier is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlier.
#T2##SUB#
Carlier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Carlier sits in half guard. #SUB#
Carlier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Barnes is looking to control Carlier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Carlier wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes trying to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Carlier is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlier to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Carlier is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes is not content to let Carlier control the position.#SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlier wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is controlling Carlier's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice 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 keeping moving, preventing Carlier from controlling successfully.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlier controls the pace.
Carlier won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T6#
Barnes 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: Carlier (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlier is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well. #T7#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Carlier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Barnes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Carlier working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well.
Carlier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T10#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Carlier prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carlier turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Carlier 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. #SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlier looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (2) vs (7) Barnes
Carlier wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlier keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Carlier has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (2) vs (10) Barnes
Carlier is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlier gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlier is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Carlier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carlier (6) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Carlier struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Carlier is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes breaks Carlier's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (6) vs (12) Barnes
Carlier 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.#T14#
Carlier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Carlier looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Carlier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Carlier is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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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 2 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Gambini with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gambini or perhaps it was just good defense by Cahute, which made it look bad.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but Cahute shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini darts in looking for a takedown but Cahute gets double underhooks and turns Gambini into the cage.
Cahute slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cahute goes for a double leg but Gambini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gambini continues to drive forward.
Gambini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cahute just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gambini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cahute turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cahute (4) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini regains half guard.
Gambini 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.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini has the hooks in. Cahute is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cahute's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gambini controls the action.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cahute is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cahute doesn't escape.
Gambini is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
Gambini not allowing Cahute to control his hands.
Gambini has the hooks in. Cahute is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gambini controls the position.#T2#
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.
Cahute is trying to break free.
Gambini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cahute can't escape the position.
#T3#
Gambini controls the position.
Cahute is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gambini.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
More stalling 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.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him. #T4#
Gambini controls the position.
Gambini is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
Cahute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambini.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to escape the position.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Cahute. #T5#
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Gambini with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Cahute tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
Cahute turns into Gambini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Gambini
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Gambini trying to control the position here.
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB#
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gambini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gambini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (6) Gambini
Gambini forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cahute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Gambini is taking a breather. Cahute 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.
Cahute won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Gambini controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
Cahute won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Cahute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gambini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (6) vs (9) Gambini
Cahute really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cahute stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cahute is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini controlling from mount. #T11#
Cahute has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (6) vs (12) Gambini
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cahute trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini controls the action.#T13##T14#
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gambini's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (12) Gambini
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Cahute pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Gambini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gambini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Gino Gambini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jameson (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jameson isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gracie wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jameson (0) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jameson can't escape the position.
Jameson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Jameson defends it well.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jameson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jameson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (2) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Jameson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T4#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson being controlled here momentarily.
Jameson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jameson.
#T5#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jameson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jameson is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jameson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jameson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Christmas.#TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Christmas can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Christmas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Christmas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Christmas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Christmas's body to avoid the submission. Christmas has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Christmas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LLoyd Christmas!
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thumb moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Thumb
Banner moves into full mount! Thumb won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape. #SUB#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Thumb defends it well.
Thumb tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount but Banner keeps good control and instead manages to take Thumb's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Thumb wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Thumb defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Banner looking to break Thumb's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thumb remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Banner working for the choke. #T3#
Thumb tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #T4#
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Banner trying to control.
Thumb is trying to break free.
Banner biding his time, controlling Thumb.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thumb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T5##SUB#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thumb is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.
Thumb wants to escape the position.
Thumb prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Thumb breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Thumb#T6##SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Banner is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Thumb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner has a hand on Thumb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thumb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (5) Thumb
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner regains half guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb tries to control but Banner wriggling away. #T9#
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Thumb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (11) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Banner is defending well.
Banner wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner breaks Thumb's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (11) Thumb
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner postures up.
#T12#
Banner 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.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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.
Thumb controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Thumb#T13#
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (11) Thumb
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (13) Thumb
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Thumb
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb is not content to let Banner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mamontov shoots in but no luck this time.
Egyptian attempts a counter takedown but Mamontov avoids it well and moves away.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamontov.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slon Mamontov.#CL#
Egyptian has closed the distance and engaged Mamontov in a clinch.
#TD#
Egyptian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Egyptian manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Egyptian (4) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamontov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamontov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to control Egyptian's posture but Egyptian avoids it.
Mamontov tries to bench press Egyptian off him but Egyptian keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mamontov looking for a sweep but Egyptian has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (6) vs (0) Mamontov
Egyptian prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Egyptian controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Egyptian fails to take his opponent's back.
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Mamontov tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Egyptian tries to control but Mamontov wriggling away.
Mamontov tries to control the position but Egyptian now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (9) vs (0) Mamontov
Egyptian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Egyptian avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Egyptian.
Mamontov tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Egyptian keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
Mamontov tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Egyptian is persistently looking for the submission but Mamontov is defending it well.
Mamontov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Egyptian controls the position.
Egyptian controlling well, preventing Mamontov from escaping the position.
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Mamontov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Egyptian.
Egyptian keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Egyptian doesn't have the hooks in and Mamontov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (9) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian looking to control.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamontov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (9) vs (5) Mamontov
Mamontov controls the position from side control.#T7#
A control attempt from Egyptian but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (9) vs (7) Mamontov#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Egyptian is squirming around nicely.
Egyptian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Egyptian is looking to escape. #T8#
Egyptian tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Egyptian is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamontov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Egyptian to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (9) vs (10) Mamontov#T9#
Egyptian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
Mamontov wants to take Egyptian's back here but Egyptian is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mamontov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Mamontov 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.
Mamontov trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it. #T10#
Egyptian gets back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Egyptian is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egyptian is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Mamontov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (9) vs (13) Mamontov#T11#
Mamontov trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Mamontov taking a breather here.
Egyptian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamontov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (13) vs (13) Mamontov#T12#
Mamontov staying busy and making it hard for Egyptian to control.
Mamontov holding both Egyptian 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Egyptian not allowing Mamontov to control his hands.
Egyptian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Egyptian.
Mamontov tries to roll but Egyptian sticks to his back.
Mamontov turns into Egyptian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (13) vs (15) Mamontov
Mamontov stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (17) vs (15) Mamontov
Egyptian controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov wants to control but Egyptian is having none 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!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
Our winner, Osiris Egyptian, 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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