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Stepping Stone 53 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hole as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Laulhere has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#TD2#
Laulhere has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Laulhere gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Laulhere stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Hole wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hole wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laulhere has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hole passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Laulhere#T3#
Laulhere is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hole is thwarting Laulhere's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Hole is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole'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.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #T9#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Laulhere regains half guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#T14#
Laulhere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Waterman (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Waterman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Waterman wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Waterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Waterman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waterman is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Waterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T2#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Waterman passes into half guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Waterman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Gerbandi is trying to keep Waterman in close.
Waterman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerbandi's guard.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waterman is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi has Waterman pulled in close to control his posture.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi seems keen to control Waterman's posture.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waterman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waterman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
Waterman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gerbandi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Waterman (7) vs (4) Gerbandi#T5#
Gerbandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gerbandi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gerbandi frees his head quite easily.
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gerbandi has worked his arm free - good work by Gerbandi!
Waterman is trying to move to mount but Gerbandi reverses beautifully and ends up in Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (7) vs (6) Gerbandi#T6##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (9) vs (6) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Waterman defends it easily.
Waterman won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Waterman is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Waterman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Island drives through and clinches with Berendas against the cage.
Island is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berendas is defending well.
Berendas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Island pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berendas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Island.
Berendas can't get the takedown.
Island is trying to drag Berendas to the mat but Berendas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uvele Berendas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Island.
Berendas is looking for a takedown.
Island gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berendas.
#TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Island
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has control of Island's left arm, preventing Island from doing any damage.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
Island wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T2#
Berendas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully. #T3#
Island looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is controlling Island's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island 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. #T6#
Berendas 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: Berendas (2) vs (2) Island
Berendas wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Island is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Berendas not doing much here.
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (2) Island
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Island is looking to escape.
Island is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB#
Berendas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Island tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away. #SUB#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Island has worked his arm free - good work by Island!
Island manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (5) vs (4) Island
Berendas is controlling Island's trapped leg to prevent Island from advancing to side control.#T9#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg.
Island wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Island puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Island seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Island is controlling well.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #T11#
Island trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas trying to control but Island postures up.
#SUB2#
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Island is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Island keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Island is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Island seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Island sits in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berendas is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold.
Berendas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Island tries to pass to full mount but Berendas defends it.
Island wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Island is controlling well.
Berendas is staying active underneath Island, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas keeping hold of Island's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Uvele Berendas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Philbert as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philbert.
Jaditsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Philbert defends well and Jaditsa ends up having to push Philbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense.
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Jaditsa.
Jaditsa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaditsa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaditsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Philbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa moves into full guard.
#T1#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaditsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaditsa is trying to hold Philbert in close to prevent damage but Philbert has managed to pass into half guard.
Philbert controlling the action here.#T2#
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaditsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert stalling.
Philbert stalling away here and it's allowed Jaditsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jaditsa pulls Philbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Philbert from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
Philbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaditsa wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jaditsa controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself. #SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaditsa has his hands on Philbert's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jaditsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Philbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaditsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaditsa is retaining full guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stays in close to Jaditsa's body and controls the position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jaditsa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaditsa is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaditsa is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.#T9##SUB#
Philbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaditsa is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philbert wants to control but Jaditsa is keeping him busy. #T11#
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.
Philbert is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.
Jaditsa trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Jaditsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaditsa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Jaditsa#T12#
Philbert looking to control but Jaditsa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.#T13#
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaditsa tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Van Dyke Philbert 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb closes the distance but Cahute moves to the side #TD2#
and Cahute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb 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: Thumb (4) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Cahute is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Cahute is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.
Cahute tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thumb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.
Cahute moves into full guard.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute. #SUB#
Cahute showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Cahute trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cahute tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke from the back.
Cahute tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Thumb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cahute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cahute is trying to break free.
#T4#
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Cahute is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thumb off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thumb has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Thumb looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Thumb controls the position.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
Thumb not allowing Cahute to control his hands.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Cahute is defending it well.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Cahute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thumb.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cahute looks winded!
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute.
Cahute tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb has got one arm under Cahute's chin. This could be trouble... Cahute trying to control the other hand but Thumb gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cahute has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch there but Gambini circles away.
#TD2#
Gambini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Gambini
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Bandini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gambini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gambini 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.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Bandini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini stalling.
We've been informed that Gambini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Bandini trying to control but Gambini postures up.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Gambini
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.#T8#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.#T10#
Bandini regains half guard.#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gambini.#T11#
Gambini is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Gambini
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambini fails to move to back control.
Gambini prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Gambini prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Bandini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandini tries to hold on but Gambini postures up.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T14#
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini is working to get back to half guard.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Gambini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Gino Gambini 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gaul jumps guard and drags Sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sherk is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gaul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherk escapes and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Sherk off him but Sherk keeps the position.
Sherk working away.#SUB#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
What's Gaul going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Sherk trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sherk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sherk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Sherk not doing much here.
#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Gaul is positioning himself well to prevent Sherk advancing to mount.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Gaul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (6) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (9) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #T6#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk won't let him.
Gaul prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
Sherk is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gaul wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherk gets his hands free.
Gaul turns into Sherk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (9) vs (2) Gaul#T7#
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sherk has locked up a guillotine! Sherk's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Sherk must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sherk gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Sherk! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ozymandias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Barnes
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T1#
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well. #T2#
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ozymandias is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Barnes#T5#
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (5) Barnes#T6#
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount but Ozymandias keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (7) vs (5) Barnes#SUB#
Ozymandias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T7#
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T8#
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
Ozymandias controls the action.#T9#
Barnes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozymandias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Barnes pushing down on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #T12#
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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