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Stepping Stone 59 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Snowstrinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Fuisse
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuisse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.
Fuisse wants to get back to full guard.
Fuisse wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Fuisse is working away. #SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.#SUB2#
Fuisse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Fuisse is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Fuisse is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuisse trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
#SUB2#
Fuisse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuisse has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fuisse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuisse sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Fuisse defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Fuisse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fuisse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fuisse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuisse is concentrating on defense, preventing Snowstrinski from advancing position.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Fuisse is defending well.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuisse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuisse is just riding it out for now. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fuisse is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snowstrinski is tapping! Great win for Fuisse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Fuisse! |
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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 6 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.#TD#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Rodriguez#SUB#
Smyth looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#T2#
Smyth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (9) vs (2) Rodriguez
Smyth avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.#SUB#
Smyth working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
Rodriguez just holding on.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smyth. #T3##SUB#
Smyth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smyth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (12) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez holds on to Smyth as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Smyth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smyth but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Smyth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Smyth!
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cerqueira is trying to keep an underhook but Hartwell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira trying to hold on to Hartwell's head to control him but Hartwell postures up.
Cerqueira is holding on to half guard well.
Hartwell is trying to control. Cerqueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking to advance position but Cerqueira won't allow it.
Cerqueira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hartwell trying to control the action but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira is looking to regain half guard here but Hartwell keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face as Hartwell controls the position.
Cerqueira looking for a sweep but Hartwell has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (7) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell wants to control the pace but Cerqueira is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Hartwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cerqueira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cerqueira shrugs it off.
Cerqueira is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is really struggling to control Cerqueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cerqueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hartwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hartwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira actively working from the bottom here.
Cerqueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Hartwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerqueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartwell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerqueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartwell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (7) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from getting a body triangle.
Cerqueira gets his hands free as Hartwell looks to control.
Cerqueira is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Cerqueira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cerqueira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Cerqueira 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.
Hartwell wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Cerqueira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cerqueira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (9) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Hartwell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cerqueira's guard. #T8#
Cerqueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerqueira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for submissions but it's allowed Hartwell to get to half guard.
Cerqueira trying to control but Hartwell postures up.
Hartwell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (12) vs (4) Cerqueira#T9#
Hartwell wants to control but instead Cerqueira manages to regain half guard.
Hartwell wants to pass to mount but Cerqueira is defending the position.
Hartwell uses his free foot to push down on Cerqueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cerqueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (15) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell is having none of it.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Hartwell avoids the attempt from Cerqueira to control.
Hartwell looking to control but Cerqueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cerqueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell trying to mount his opponent but Cerqueira defends it. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Hartwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (18) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.
Cerqueira has a hand on Hartwell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hartwell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (21) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away. #T13#
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hartwell.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cerqueira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira is working away.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hartwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerqueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartwell takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath Olin Hartwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laulhere tries to keep at a distance but Gaul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaul is defending well.#TD#
Gaul pulls guard.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Gaul has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it. #SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere 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.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Laulhere manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gaul.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Laulhere
The referee asks Gaul politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaul prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laulhere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (5) Laulhere
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the pace.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5#
Laulhere is taking a breather. Gaul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gaul has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T8#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T9#
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.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Laulhere working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
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.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Laulhere keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Gaul manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laulhere. #T10#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
#SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Gaul looking to control.
#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T14#
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gaul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Lamban Gaul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; John Jameson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jameson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thumb's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Jameson
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb has Jameson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T1#
Jameson is stalling in the full guard.
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Jameson is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Jameson wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jameson has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jameson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Jameson
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb postures up.
#T4#
Thumb stays in close to Jameson's body and controls the position.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jameson controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jameson's guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6##SUB#
Thumb 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.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thumb's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (2) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Thumb showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Thumb trying to control the hands but Jameson breaks the grip.
Thumb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thumb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jameson.
#SUB2#
Jameson looking for the choke but no joy.
Thumb breaks Jameson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (6) Jameson#T8#
Thumb passes Jameson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thumb is working for a kimura but Jameson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jameson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Jameson is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is taking a breather. Jameson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Thumb is working for an americana but Jameson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Thumb was thinking about the submission.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (6) Jameson#T10#
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jameson's legs.
Thumb advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (9) vs (6) Jameson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb prevents Jameson from getting the reversal.
Thumb controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Thumb'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.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Jameson doesn't allow it.
Thumb trying to control but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Jameson tries to improve his position but instead Thumb has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (12) vs (6) Jameson
Thumb controlling the position well here. Jameson rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jameson tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jameson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Thumb biding his time, controlling Jameson.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jameson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Thumb looking to break Jameson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jameson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Jameson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thumb gets his hands free as Jameson looks to control. #SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC.
Jameson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Jameson showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mamontov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamontov (4) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov stops Mamontov from passing to mount.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamontov.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kersikov 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.
Mamontov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Mamontov trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T2#
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamontov controls the pace.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov pulls Mamontov in to control the position. #T4#
Mamontov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Mamontov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is not content to let Mamontov control the position.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov trying to control but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kersikov won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #T9#
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Mamontov controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamontov stalling.
Mamontov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Mamontov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mamontov 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.
Mamontov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamontov not doing much here.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Mamontov is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamontov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Mamontov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Slon Mamontov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dirt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Dirt
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Dirt has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dirt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dirt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dirt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drago is surviving well by controlling Dirt's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dirt working for a submission but Drago is keeping him at bay.
Drago can't escape the position.
#T1#
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Dirt won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Dirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Drago keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Dirt defends it easily.
#T3#
Dirt trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago working for submissions but it's allowed Dirt to get to half guard.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Dirt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dirt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Dirt is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dirt 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.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dirt is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #T5#
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is not content to let Dirt control the position.
Drago moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dirt 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. #T7#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dirt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dirt has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Drago has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dirt is sitting in close to Drago's body. Drago has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dirt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dirt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Drago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
After the big win, Damian Drago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nutritional Shaved Ice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi gets a clinch.
Schaubi is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Barnes advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schaubi is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Barnes trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Schaubi pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Schaubi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schaubi has tightened it up now! Barnes 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Christmas fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Christmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.
Rua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christmas manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Christmas tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christmas gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Christmas
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Christmas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua'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.
Christmas trying to control the position.
#T2#
Rua passes Christmas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Christmas wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Christmas defending well.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua controlling the pace. #T3#
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christmas 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.
Christmas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rua has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas looks to move to half guard but instead Rua has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (10) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas tries to escape but Rua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Christmas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Christmas wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Rua content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Christmas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB2#
Christmas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Well, if Rua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Christmas trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard but Rua has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (13) vs (0) Christmas
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but Christmas doesn't allow it.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Christmas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Christmas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Christmas is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg. #T10#
Rua is looking to advance position but Christmas won't allow it.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (16) vs (0) Christmas
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Rua manages to capitalize on a mistake by Christmas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rua (19) vs (0) Christmas
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Christmas can't escape the position.
What can Christmas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Rua gets his hands free as Christmas looks to control.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Christmas rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
Christmas keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Christmas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Rua is hanging on to Christmas's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.
Christmas trying to control but not successfully.
Christmas can't escape the position.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Christmas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (19) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas won't allow Rua to sweep him here. #T14#
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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