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Stepping Stone 54 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 3 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartwell tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartwell to the ground. Hartwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controlling the action here.#T1#
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
Hartwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Hartwell#T2#
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at The Hartwell Dungeon inform us that Hartwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Walker is controlling the position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hartwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartwell is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell struggling a bit here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Walker controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hartwell! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (9) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (12) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker not allowing Hartwell to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. #SUB#
Walker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hartwell is defending well though. Walker let's go of the attempt for now.
Walker is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Walker looking for the choke but no joy.
Hartwell is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Hartwell just trying to survive but Walker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #SUB#
Walker tightening his grip on Hartwell, looking for the choke.
Walker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #T7#
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Walker has good solid back control here.
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Walker is thwarting Hartwell's attempts to control the position.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker controlling the pace.
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.
Walker wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Walker.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Walker trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Hartwell looking to control.
Walker pushing down on Hartwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is looking to stall here but Hartwell recovers full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jameson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuisse defends well and Jameson ends up having to push Fuisse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuisse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jameson defends it well.#TD#
Jameson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Fuisse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuisse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jameson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fuisse should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jameson has tightened it up now! Fuisse 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Jameson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cerqueira gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cerqueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira 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: Cerqueira (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cerqueira seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #SUB#
Cerqueira is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cerqueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cerqueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Cerqueira is controlling well.
#T4#
Cerqueira is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Cerqueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cerqueira defends easily.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Cerqueira controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cerqueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerqueira has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerqueira'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.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T7#
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerqueira preventing the sweep. #T8#
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira passes into half guard.
Cerqueira wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (5) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a submission but Atkinson is keeping him at bay.
Cerqueira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cerqueira (8) vs (0) Atkinson#T9#
Cerqueira is hanging on to Atkinson's back as he tries to escape.
Cerqueira not allowing Atkinson to control his hands.
Cerqueira keeps control of the position as Atkinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
#T10#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Cerqueira just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Atkinson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cerqueira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a choke but Atkinson is defending well.
Cerqueira trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
What can Atkinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Atkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cerqueira in particular looking to stall.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (11) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away. #T12#
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira working for a guillotine from mount but Atkinson is in no mood to give up.
Cerqueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Cerqueira looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira controlling his opponent.
Atkinson is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Cerqueira controlling from the top position.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerqueira is aware though and is defending well.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerqueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerqueira takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Jagonoy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaver.#TD#
Shaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Jagonoy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver working away.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Shaver trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jagonoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Jagonoy is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (4) vs (2) Jagonoy
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver is looking to control Jagonoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaver avoid being mounted?
Jagonoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Jagonoy has control of the leg.
Jagonoy controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shaver is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Jagonoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shaver gets back to full guard.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Shaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Jagonoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaver regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Shaver looking for a triangle here. Jagonoy is fighting it but it looks tight! Shaver pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jagonoy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Berry
Banner stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry 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: Banner (2) vs (2) Berry
Banner wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Berry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away. #T2#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#T4##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner is controlling Berry's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T5#
Berry looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Banner has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.#T6#
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Berry
Banner 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. #T7#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner'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.#T8#
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Berry controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T9#
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Banner passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11##SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Berry is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Berry
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berry for as long as he can get away with.
Berry is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berry is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12#
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berry is holding on tight.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner prevents Berry from getting the reversal.
Banner controlling from mount. #T13#
Berry has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (2) Berry#SUB#
Banner looking to break Berry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Berry right now.
Further stalling from Banner.
Banner has the hooks in. Berry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Berry looks winded!#T14#
Banner controls the position.
Berry is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roddy Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn defends it nicely.#CL#
Hlervu tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hlervu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Hlervu manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hlervu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendren Hlervu.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Hlervu to the mat but Hlervu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hlervu is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hlervu down to the mat. Hlervu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn has Hlervu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hlervu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hlervu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hlervu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hlervu after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hlervu prevents the takedown attempt.
Hlervu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hlervu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Hlervu stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hlervu prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Hlervu shoots in.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by clinching up but Hlervu breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Hlervu tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn has Hlervu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hlervu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hlervu prevents it.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Hlervu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hlervu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hlervu is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Hlervu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Hlervu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Hlervu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hlervu looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Hlervu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Hlervu manages to get underhooks.
Hlervu tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hlervu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vovchanchyn after a bit of a struggle.
Hlervu tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Hlervu prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Hlervu to the mat but Hlervu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hlervu prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Hlervu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Hlervu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hlervu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Hlervu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Hlervu stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Hlervu prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hlervu pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Hlervu against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Hlervu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Hlervu can't get the takedown.
Hlervu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hlervu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hlervu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hlervu goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Hlervu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vovchanchyn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is keeping the position.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Hlervu#T6##SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (4) Hlervu
Hlervu trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
#T7#
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn is staying active underneath Hlervu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn keeping hold of Hlervu's head, controlling as best he can.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hlervu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Vovchanchyn is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Vovchanchyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard here.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Hlervu trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
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.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tendren Hlervu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan forces Mamontov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Lucan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Mamontov
Lucan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Mamontov is in no mood to give up.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Mamontov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Lucan looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamontov defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
#T1#
Mamontov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mamontov's thigh. Mamontov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Mamontov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucan stalling away here and it's allowed Mamontov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan won't allow Mamontov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Mamontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Mamontov
Lucan is trying to keep Mamontov in close.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov passes Lucan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Mamontov 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.
Lucan is holding on to half guard well.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Mamontov content to control rather than advance.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Lucan is controlling Mamontov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working. #T5#
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is trying is best to control the position here.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Lucan is working away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
#T6#
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamontov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (5) Mamontov
Mamontov tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Mamontov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mamontov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lucan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (6) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan just trying to survive but Mamontov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamontov has the hooks in. Lucan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucan has hold of Mamontov's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Mamontov avoiding Lucan 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Lucan from escaping the position.
#T9#
Mamontov keeps control of the position easily here as Lucan tries to buck him off.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan breaks Mamontov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Mamontov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is defending well.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Mamontov trying to control but Lucan postures up.
#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mamontov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan tries to pass to full mount but Mamontov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamontov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mamontov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (10) Mamontov
Mamontov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (10) Mamontov#T12#
Lucan postures up.
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.
Mamontov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov 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.#T13#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mamontov keeps moving.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan passes into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Mamontov is defending the position. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamontov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Mamontov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (12) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is pulling down on Mamontov's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamontov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov wins on points by 12 to 10.
Slon Mamontov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Chai lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Chai
Drago is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Drago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Drago is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
#SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drago for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drago tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Drago has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T3##SUB2#
Chai working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke.
Drago tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Drago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #T4#
Chai is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (11) Chai
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Chai controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is trying to improve his position.
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drago will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Drago moves into full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (14) Chai
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (16) Chai#T7#
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Drago is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (19) Chai
What can Drago do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Drago is in bad spot here.
Chai is looking to control Drago but Drago is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke.
Chai is hanging on to Drago's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drago doesn't escape.
Drago tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Drago is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Drago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Drago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it.
Drago gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#T11#
Drago keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai passes into half guard.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (22) Chai#SUB2#
Chai swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dolton looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall 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.
Dolton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dolton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dolton controlling Hall's posture. #T1#
Dolton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (2) Hall
Dolton being controlled here momentarily.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dolton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Dolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall is pulling down on Dolton's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dolton is stalling in the full guard.
Hall keeping full guard, as Dolton tries to pass.
Hall 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: Dolton (4) vs (4) Hall
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolton is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Dolton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Dolton trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Hall 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.
Dolton trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T6#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (4) vs (7) Hall#T7#
Dolton is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Hall 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.
Dolton tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controls the position. #T8#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Hall looking to control but instead Dolton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dolton is not content to let Hall control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dolton is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall is looking to stall here but Dolton recovers full guard.
Dolton pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall won't allow Dolton to sweep him here. #T10#
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dolton reverses the position - he's now on top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (7) Hall
Hall 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: Dolton (6) vs (9) Hall
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall is keen to just control but Dolton is a slippery customer.#T11#
Dolton wants to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Dolton tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Hall is pressing down on Dolton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dolton is holding on for now.
Dolton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dolton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Hall is continuing to stall.
Dolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.
Dolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T14#
Dolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall stands and throws Dolton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (12) Hall
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Scott Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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