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Stepping Stone 47 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jaditsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Berry circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaditsa enables Berry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaditsa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working a defensive guard here.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berry trying to control but Jaditsa is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaditsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jaditsa controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Berry 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.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaditsa trying to control the position here. #T5#
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture. #T6#
Berry forces his way into half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Jaditsa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaditsa trying to control but Berry postures up.
#T7#
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaditsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa passes into half guard.
Jaditsa is just content to waste time from the top position. Berry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Jaditsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Jaditsa is proving a slippery customer.
Jaditsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaditsa passes Berry's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaditsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Berry wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Jaditsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Berry pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berry manages to get to full guard.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Jaditsa stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jaditsa passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Berry tries to roll over but Jaditsa keeps him under control.
Jaditsa content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
#T14#
Jaditsa moves into full mount! Berry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (5) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Berry is squirming around nicely.
Jaditsa fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaditsa wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dirt jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Walker content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Walker 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.#SUB#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Walker 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#T3#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Dirt wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker controlling the pace. #T8#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T9##SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T11#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Walker.
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Walker not doing much here.
#T14#
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dirt gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dirt takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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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; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hartwell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cerqueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Cerqueira#SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Cerqueira is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell has managed to slip his arm under Cerqueira's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cerqueira is tapping out! Submission win for Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Hartwell!
A relieved looking Brad Hartwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Island has taken the fight to the clinch.
Innkeeper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Island gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Island works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (0) Innkeeper
Island not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Island passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Island (5) vs (0) Innkeeper
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper is letting Island control him for a moment.
Innkeeper trying to control but Island flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Island (8) vs (0) Innkeeper#T1#
Innkeeper rolls, trying to escape but Island keeps control of the position.
Innkeeper wants to control his opponent's hands but Island gets his hands free.
Innkeeper tries to escape but Island has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Innkeeper right now.
Innkeeper just trying to survive but Island is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Innkeeper is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Island gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
Island is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Innkeeper defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Island controls the position.#SUB#
Island is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Innkeeper is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Island! |
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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 3 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi 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) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is staying tight to De Herrera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
De Herrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi 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.#T3#
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Herrera wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi working away.#T4#
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerbandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount.
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T6#
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face as Gerbandi controls the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Herrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by De Herrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Herrera being controlled here momentarily.
De Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling De Herrera's posture. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Herrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gerbandi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gerbandi is holding De Herrera down, trying to stall.#SUB#
De Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8##SUB#
De Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Herrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gerbandi keeps De Herrera under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
De Herrera trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
De Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Herrera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Herrera (7) vs (5) Gerbandi#SUB#
De Herrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gerbandi is now in De Herrera's guard. A big mistake from De Herrera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (7) vs (7) Gerbandi#T11#
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi pushing down on De Herrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gerbandi.#T13#
De Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
De Herrera is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi pushes down on De Herrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Herrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Herrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Herrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Dionisio De Herrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Everett Covington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Covington shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucan sprawls well. He's pushed Covington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Covington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Covington (4) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Covington postures up.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Covington prevents Lucan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan keeping hold of Covington's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Lucan has a hand on Covington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Covington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (7) vs (0) Lucan#T2#
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucan holds on, trying desperately to control.#T3#
Lucan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Covington (10) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Covington keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Covington controls the position.
Lucan turns into Covington and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Covington (10) vs (2) Lucan
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Covington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Covington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Covington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucan defends well.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Lucan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Covington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Covington tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Covington is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Lucan trying to control from half guard but Covington is working away.
Covington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Covington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Covington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Covington is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (10) vs (5) Lucan
Covington is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lucan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lucan looking to control but Covington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Covington 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: Covington (12) vs (5) Lucan
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Lucan has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T7#
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Covington passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (15) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan is trying to work for a sweep but Covington has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Covington (17) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Covington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Lucan reaches up to try and control the position but Covington seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lucan rolls and tries to escape and now Covington has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Covington (20) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Covington breaks the grip.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Covington not allowing Lucan to control his hands.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Lucan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Covington is staying active.
Lucan breaks Covington's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Covington (20) vs (7) Lucan
Lucan pushes down on Covington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Covington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB2#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Covington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Covington keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #SUB#
Covington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Covington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Covington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Covington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Covington is breathing heavily.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Lucan advances to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Covington sees it coming and defends easily.
Covington regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Covington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Covington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lucan has his hands clasped together but Covington extends and breaks Lucan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Covington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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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 10 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaver swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Shaver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaver is in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Shaver#SUB#
Hlervu working for submissions but it's allowed Shaver to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hlervu has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control here.
Shaver is trying to control but Hlervu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Shaver
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaver wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.#T3#
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaver is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #T4#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Shaver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaver tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T6#
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver is still trying to improve position.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Shaver is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hlervu working for a submission but Shaver is keeping him at bay.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Shaver is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Shaver wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T9##T10#
Shaver wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Shaver sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
Shaver is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaver defends it well. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (5) vs (6) Shaver
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Shaver is controlling the position but Hlervu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Hlervu has Shaver pulled in close to control his posture.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (6) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hlervu escapes and throws Shaver's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (6) Shaver
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Shaver being controlled for a moment.
Shaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver is being controlled here. #T14##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hlervu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaver is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Hall turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall 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. #T2#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hall stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T3#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Hall postures up.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall passes into half guard. #T5#
Hall controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Barnes
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Hall tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall continues to stall.#T9#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (8) Barnes
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Hall has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (8) Barnes#T14#
Hall controls the position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Stephan Letter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Letter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (0) Rua
Letter preventing the sweep.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Letter stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua trying to control the position here.
Letter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rua has Letter pulled in close to control his posture.
Letter is stalling in the full guard.
Letter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Letter stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (5) vs (0) Rua
Rua seems a little lost for a moment, as Letter dominates the positioning.#T2#
Rua wants to control but Letter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Letter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Letter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Letter is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
Letter stalling.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Letter sits in half guard. #T4#
Letter stalling.
Rua holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Letter from controlling successfully. #T5#
Letter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Letter postures up.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Letter is one step ahead there.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Letter is fighting to break Rua's control of his arms but Rua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Letter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Letter is looking to pass into half guard but Rua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rua is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (5) vs (2) Rua
Rua controlling from the top position.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Letter.
Rua advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (5) vs (5) Rua
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Letter is being controlled here. #T8#
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Rua 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.
Letter is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Letter trying to control but Rua flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Letter (5) vs (8) Rua
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rua has the hooks in. Letter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Letter right now.
#T10##T11#
More stalling from Rua.#T12#
Letter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rua not allowing Letter to control his hands. #T13#
Letter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Letter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rua.
#T14#
Letter just trying to survive but Rua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Letter rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Letter's body.
Letter rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shart as he jumps to the side.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Shart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shart! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Drago
Shart tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position. #SUB2#
Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well.
Shart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drago off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Drago#SUB#
Drago showing good submission defense here.
Shart has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Shart is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
#SUB#
Shart is looking for the choke from the back position but Drago is controlling his hands well.
Shart controlling from the back.
Drago turns into Shart and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Drago#SUB2#
Drago 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. #T2##SUB2#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Shart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shart manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Shart's guard.
Drago pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Shart pulls Drago in close to his closed guard and prevents Drago from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Shart gets full guard.#SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Shart has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Drago won't allow Shart to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shart! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (8) vs (6) Drago
Shart has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (10) vs (6) Drago
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago 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: Shart (10) vs (8) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Shart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (12) vs (8) Drago
Shart stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shart trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Shart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shart trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Shart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (15) vs (8) Drago
Shart slows the pace down.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Shart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
Shart wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shart 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 Drago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (15) vs (10) Drago
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Shart gets full guard.
Shart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drago looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Shart seems keen to control Drago's posture.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #T11#
Shart has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago postures up.
Shart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Shart looking for a triangle here. Drago is fighting it but it looks tight! Shart pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rumsfeld Shart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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