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Stepping Stone 57 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
ge dives in and scores a takedown into Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel looking to hit a scissor sweep but ge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chancel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! ge rolls with it to try and escape but Chancel cranks on the arm and ge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Harged moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Harged has hold of one of Waterman's legs. Waterman is fighting the takedown attempt but Harged gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a triangle but Harged pushes his legs off easily.
Waterman 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: Harged (2) vs (2) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Harged is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman tries to pass to full mount but Harged defends it. #SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
Harged makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harged.
Harged controls Waterman momentarily but Waterman frees himself.
Waterman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harged doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waterman.
Waterman uses his free foot to push down on Harged's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harged. Score +3 for passing guard: Harged (2) vs (5) Waterman#T2##SUB2#
Waterman looking for a guillotine from mount but Harged is having none of it. #SUB2#
Waterman is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Waterman extends the arm and Harged is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
An out of breath Henry Waterman 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cahute as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cahute gets caught napping as Berry dives in and scores a takedown. Cahute manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Cahute
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (6) vs (2) Cahute#T3#
Berry takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Berry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berry (8) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Cahute is squirming around, avoiding Berry's attempts to control the action.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Berry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cahute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cahute is looking to escape.
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Berry looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Cahute is desperately trying to improve his position but Berry has a good base and remains in mount.
Cahute tries to control Berry's body but Berry pushes him off. Cahute squirms to his side and now Berry has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berry (11) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is keeping busy.
Berry keeps control of the position easily here as Cahute tries to buck him off.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
#T6#
Berry is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cahute can't escape the position.
Cahute just trying to survive but Berry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cahute is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute 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 Berry gets his way!
Berry doesn't have the hooks in and Cahute manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (11) vs (4) Cahute#T7#
Berry is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T8#
Cahute managing to control the position.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (6) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (17) vs (6) Cahute
Berry wants to take a breather but Cahute manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Berry.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Cahute is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Cahute pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Cahute 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: Berry (17) vs (8) Cahute#T12##SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berry is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cahute trying to work for an americana but Berry has managed to regain full guard.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (19) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T14#
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 19 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Hartwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Hartwell stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brad Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carr Cartwright.
Hartwell has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hartwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hartwell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell pulls Cartwright into guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Hartwell keeps moving.
Cartwright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hartwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Cartwright pushes down on Hartwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Hartwell gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Hartwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Hartwell is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #T5#
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hartwell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Hartwell defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
It looks like Cartwright 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.
Hartwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Hartwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (3) Cartwright
Cartwright avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount but Cartwright keeps good control and instead manages to take Hartwell's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (0) vs (6) Cartwright
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Cartwright wants to control but Hartwell is keeping busy.
Hartwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cartwright.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has got one arm under Hartwell's chin. This could be trouble... Hartwell trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hartwell has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carr Cartwright! |
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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 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini is trying to drag Peyton to the mat but Peyton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peyton is defending well.#TD#
Gambini pulls Peyton into guard.
Peyton passes Gambini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
Peyton trying to control from half guard but Gambini is working away.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Good control from Gambini.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Peyton.
Gambini'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
#T3#
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.
Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Gambini controlling from the back.#T4#
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini gets his hands free as Peyton looks to control.
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.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
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.
#T5#
Further stalling from Gambini.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini is not going to allow Peyton to sit and survive in this position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to control the position but Gambini manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Peyton trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gambini fails to advance to Peyton's back.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T9#
Gambini moves into full mount! Peyton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (7) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini takes Peyton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Peyton is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (10) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controls the action.
Peyton breaks Gambini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (2) Peyton#T10#
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Gambini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (12) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peyton 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.
Gambini passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Gambini controlling the pace. #T11#
Peyton wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (15) vs (2) Peyton
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (18) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton struggling a bit here.#T12#
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes a little break here. Peyton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Gambini working away.
Gambini controls the position from side control.#T14#
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Peyton tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face as Gambini controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Gino Gambini 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jagonoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T1#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Jagonoy won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Jagonoy#T2#
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jagonoy is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chai 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T3##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jagonoy defends it well.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now. #T4#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Chai 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jagonoy wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
#T5#
Chai wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Chai trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is keen to just control but Jagonoy is a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control the pace. #T6#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Jagonoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
#T7##SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Jagonoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jagonoy. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Jagonoy
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Chai is looking to advance position but Jagonoy won't allow it.
Chai trying to control from Jagonoy's half guard. Jagonoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy 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.#SUB2#
Jagonoy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Jagonoy won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T9##SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jagonoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (2) Jagonoy
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (14) vs (2) Jagonoy#SUB#
Jagonoy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10#
I really don't envy Jagonoy right now.
#SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Jagonoy is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Jagonoy turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (4) Jagonoy
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagonoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (16) vs (4) Jagonoy
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Jagonoy 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Chai pushes down on Jagonoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jagonoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Jagonoy is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?#T14##SUB#
Jagonoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Chai not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (19) vs (4) Jagonoy
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 12 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miles quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Miles
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miles for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miles avoid being mounted?#T1#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Miles is defending well.
Miles trying to control but Banner postures up.
Still in half guard, Banner seems content to control.#SUB#
Miles makes his way to full guard, as Banner worked for a kimura.
Miles looks winded!
Banner passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Banner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miles defend it? Banner steps over the head and cranks it - Miles is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner 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 13 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu looks for a takedown but Doe sprawls well.
Doe stuffs the takedown attempt from Hlervu. Hlervu gets slowly back to his feet.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Doe closes the distance and pushes Hlervu back into the cage.
Hlervu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Doe successfully pulls guard.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Doe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Doe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hlervu trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doe gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Doe has his foot on Hlervu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlervu works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Doe managing to control the position.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #T4#
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
Doe wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (3) vs (0) Doe
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Doe is working to get back to half guard.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hlervu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Doe gets back to half guard.
Doe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Doe wants to get back to full guard.
Doe keeping hold of Hlervu's head, controlling as best he can.
Hlervu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Doe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Doe won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Doe trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom. #T8#
Still in half guard, Hlervu seems content to control.
Doe wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Doe keeping control of the position.
Doe wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (6) vs (0) Doe#T9#
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Doe to control.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Hlervu looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doe wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.#T10#
Doe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hlervu trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Doe tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (6) vs (4) Doe#SUB2#
Doe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hlervu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hlervu for a finish.
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Doe won't let him. #T11#
Hlervu rolls, trying to escape but Doe keeps control of the position.
Doe is trying to stick to Hlervu's back but Hlervu is turning into Doe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hlervu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (4) Doe
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Hlervu advances to half guard.
Doe is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Doe is trying is best to control the position here.
Doe won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Doe pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe pulls Hlervu in to control the position. #T14#
Hlervu won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Tendren Hlervu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dolton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckwith napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Beckwith (0) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton staying calm.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from moving into mount.
Dolton takes a little break here. Beckwith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Dolton stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckwith's legs.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dolton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beckwith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith prevents Dolton from improving position. #T2#
Beckwith wants to control but Dolton postures up.
Beckwith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Beckwith's face as Dolton controls the position.
Dolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dolton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Beckwith (0) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Beckwith won't allow it.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dolton moves into full mount! Beckwith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Beckwith (0) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Dolton 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.#T6#
Dolton avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
More stalling from Dolton.
Dolton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dolton.#T9##SUB2#
Dolton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beckwith is now in Dolton's guard. A big mistake from Dolton there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (2) vs (9) Dolton
Dolton has control of Beckwith's left arm, preventing Beckwith from doing any damage.
Beckwith preventing the sweep. #T10#
Dolton is looking to sweep but instead, Beckwith has passed into half guard.
Dolton is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolton avoid being mounted?
Dolton gets back to full guard.
Dolton is controlling Beckwith's posture.
Beckwith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton 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: Beckwith (2) vs (11) Dolton
Beckwith is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beckwith avoid being mounted?#T12#
Dolton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beckwith is trying to control but can't.
Dolton content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Dolton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beckwith sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolton is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura but Beckwith is defending well.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Dolton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 9 wins and 8 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (0) Gomes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.#T1#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dong keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
I've been told that Gomes has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (2) Gomes
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Dong won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #T4#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (8) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dong jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (11) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Gomes being controlled for a moment.
Gomes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (13) vs (4) Gomes#T6#
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Dong's attempts to control the action.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Dong wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes is trying to reverse the position but instead Dong has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (16) vs (4) Gomes
Dong trying to control.
Dong is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes is trying to reverse the position but instead Dong has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (19) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dong controlling the positon.
Gomes trying to control the action but Dong just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dong working for the choke.
Gomes turns into Dong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (19) vs (6) Gomes#T9#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Gomes stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (19) vs (9) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomes's guard! Nice work there by Dong! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (21) vs (9) Gomes
Dong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.#T10#
Gomes tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Gomes is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Dong prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.#T11#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dong 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.
Gomes wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (21) vs (13) Gomes
Dong trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
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.
I really don't envy Dong right now.
#SUB2#
Gomes is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dong won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gomes off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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