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Stepping Stone 51 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ge was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) ge#SUB2#
ge working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker stays in close to ge's body and controls the position.
ge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
ge has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker pushes down on ge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
ge wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker'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.#T1#
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
ge is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is taking a breather. ge 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but ge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.
ge is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ge looks winded!
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Walker.#T4#
ge is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the action here. #T5#
Walker trying to control the action but ge is working from the bottom.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker wants to take a breather but ge is having none of it.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ge is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
ge is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker prevents ge from improving his position.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Walker is taking a breather. ge 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ge can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker is keen to just control but ge is a slippery customer.
Walker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker trying to control from half guard but ge is working away. #T10#
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker trying to control from half guard but ge is working away. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11##SUB#
Walker 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.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Further stalling from Walker.#T12##SUB#
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but ge defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ge is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker trying to control the pace.
ge tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker stalling. #T14##SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Hartwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hartwell closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hartwell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cartwright
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hartwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hartwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Hartwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuisse enables Shaver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuisse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (0) vs (2) Shaver
Fuisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuisse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuisse.
Fuisse seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fuisse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fuisse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Fuisse looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shaver passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom.
Fuisse is looking to reverse the position.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but Fuisse denies him.
Fuisse is looking for a sweep.
Fuisse is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuisse struggling a bit here.
Fuisse is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuisse is defending well.
Fuisse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (5) Shaver#SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuisse stands and throws Shaver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (5) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver regains half guard.
Fuisse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Fuisse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shaver is now in Fuisse's guard. A big mistake from Fuisse there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (8) vs (7) Shaver#T4#
Shaver pushes down on Fuisse's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver 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.
Fuisse gets back to full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Fuisse 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#
Fuisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fuisse has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fuisse. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (8) vs (10) Shaver
Fuisse is trying to work for a sweep but Shaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (8) vs (12) Shaver
Fuisse is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuisse tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Fuisse is trying to reverse the position but instead Shaver has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (8) vs (15) Shaver#T6##SUB2#
Shaver tightening his grip on Fuisse, looking for the choke.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fuisse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Shaver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fuisse rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Fuisse prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Shaver is hanging on to Fuisse's back as he tries to escape.
Shaver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fuisse doesn't escape.
Fuisse tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Fuisse staying busy and making it hard for Shaver to control.
Fuisse can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is trying to roll into a better position but Shaver has get a rear naked choke and Fuisse is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzoechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Nzoechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Nzoechi up against the cage.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Nzoechi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Npenni Nzoechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nzoechi looking to control.
Nzoechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nzoechi's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nzoechi is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nzoechi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Nzoechi is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nzoechi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Nzoechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzoechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nzoechi keeps moving.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Nzoechi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.
Nzoechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Nzoechi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 4 wins and 9 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imaeda is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Imaeda is looking to clinch.
Imaeda shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Dong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Imaeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Dong finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Dong
Dong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a triangle but Dong pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Imaeda wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Dong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Imaeda.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong postures up.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Dong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Imaeda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dong has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (5) Dong#T5#
Dong just content to control the position.
Imaeda struggling a bit here.
Imaeda is trying to improve his position.
Dong trying to control the action but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Imaeda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (0) vs (7) Dong
Imaeda is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Imaeda is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dong has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (0) vs (10) Dong
Dong not allowing Imaeda to control his hands. #SUB2#
Imaeda showing good submission defense here.
Imaeda wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Imaeda trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
Dong controlling well, preventing Imaeda from escaping the position.
Dong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Imaeda's body.
I really don't envy Imaeda right now.
Dong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Imaeda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dong has got one arm under Imaeda's chin. This could be trouble... Imaeda trying to control the other hand but Dong gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Imaeda has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wang Dong!
A very excited looking Wang Dong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatewaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christmas passes Tatewaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christmas trying to control the action but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Christmas uses his free foot to push down on Tatewaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatewaki. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas keeps control of the position as Tatewaki tries to break free.
#SUB#
Christmas tightening his grip on Tatewaki, looking for the choke.
Christmas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tatewaki's body.
#T1##SUB#
Tatewaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tatewaki tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Christmas has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tatewaki is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
During a confident post fight interview, LLoyd Christmas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Choo Oi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harged sprawls well. Harged wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choo Oi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Harged closes the distance and clinches.
Harged is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choo Oi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choo Oi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harged fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Choo Oi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harged's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Harged
Harged trying to keep a closed guard but Choo Oi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harged 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.
Harged is trying to keep Choo Oi in close.
Choo Oi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi wants to work for an arm triangle but Harged is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harged defends it well.
Harged is trying to maintain the position but Choo Oi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harged has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choo Oi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harged manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harged is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harged has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (2) Harged#T3#
Harged passes Choo Oi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harged is tapping! Great win for Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A very excited looking Li Sheng Choo Oi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 10 wins and 5 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Drago gets caught napping as Sherk dives in and scores a takedown. Drago manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk 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.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Drago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sherk has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sherk passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Sherk#T2#
Sherk staying calm.
Sherk trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Sherk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago is not content to let Sherk control the position. #T4#
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
Sherk wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Sherk 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.
Drago gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Sherk wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Sherk moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Sherk#T7##SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Drago sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #SUB#
Drago looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (11) Sherk#T9#
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
Sherk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (14) Sherk
Drago is trying to break free.
Sherk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drago's body.
Drago prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sherk is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Drago taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sherk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Sherk! |
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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 8 wins and 3 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it. #CL2#
Rua has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rua has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua wants a takedown.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Barnes is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua wants a takedown.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) 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.
Rua not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rua trying to control the pace.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Barnes is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T3#
Rua is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Rua controlling the pace.
Rua passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Rua
Rua controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua controlling from mount.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Rua 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.
Barnes is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T5#
Barnes is trying to control but Rua manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Rua
Barnes tries to control Rua's body but Rua pushes him off. Barnes squirms to his side and now Rua has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (13) Rua
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape. #T6#
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#T7#
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (13) Rua
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rua is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Rua is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Rua controlling the position well.
Barnes is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T9#
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (15) Rua
Rua won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T10#
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (18) Rua
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua controlling from side mount. #T12#
Rua has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (20) Rua
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Rua has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (23) Rua
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Rua controlling from the back.
Rua not allowing Barnes to control his hands. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 23 to 2.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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