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Stepping Stone 60 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 0 losses; Fazon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucretinaus Olcinius!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Olcinius to the ground. Smith is now in Olcinius's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Olcinius
Olcinius 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.#SUB2#
Smith sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Olcinius doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Smith paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Olcinius - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucretinaus Olcinius!
Lucretinaus Olcinius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibrahim tries to avoid it but Spots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibrahim to the ground. Ibrahim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spots (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Spots is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Spots's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spots tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ibrahim cranks the arm and Spots screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spots, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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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 1 wins and 6 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #TD#
White pulls Jaditsa into guard.
White keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Jaditsa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working a defensive guard here.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (6) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Jaditsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Jaditsa can't control as he wanted to and White manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4##SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Jaditsa sits in half guard. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaditsa not doing much here.
#T5#
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is trying to control the position but Jaditsa postures up. #T6#
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. #SUB#
White throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaditsa escapes and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (9) Jaditsa
White trying to remain calm as Jaditsa controls from the top position.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaditsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White trying to hold on to Jaditsa's head to control him but Jaditsa postures up.
Jaditsa stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaditsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (12) Jaditsa
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (12) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SUB#
White 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.
#T8#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jaditsa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jaditsa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (2) vs (16) Jaditsa#T9##SUB2#
Jaditsa is working to tighten his grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jaditsa is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Jaditsa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bradley Jaditsa!
The defeated Ray White had this to say: 'Gimme this mic, fool! You believe this guy, sheez! Yo, Ya'll calm down over this one, he aint nothin! I'd knock this dude out if these fists were flyin! That's whassup! I'm ready for next week, bring em' on...'. |
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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 5 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Kimura
Cahute keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cahute has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T1#
Kimura stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (5) Kimura
Cahute's coaches at Deathsquad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Kimura working away.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cahute, who protects the arm well.
Kimura working away.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cahute's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cahute struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Cahute tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahute (0) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working for a submission but Cahute is keeping him at bay.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Cahute stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Kimura wants to control but instead Cahute manages to regain half guard.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura has control of Cahute's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cahute regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Cahute manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to keep Kimura in close.
#T4#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura is taking a breather. Cahute 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.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Kimura is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (13) Kimura
Cahute wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Cahute frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Cahute is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cahute slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. #T8##SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (0) vs (16) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kimura trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Kimura stalling.
Cahute is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Cahute is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Kimura is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.
Cahute gets full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Cahute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cahute is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Kimura controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kimura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cahute defend it? Kimura steps over the head and cranks it - Cahute is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daijiro Kimura! |
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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 7 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet. #SUB#
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Atkinson has a hand on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson reaches up to try and control the position but Nurmagomedov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Atkinson rolls and tries to escape and now Nurmagomedov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Atkinson breaks Nurmagomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (7) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Atkinson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkinson controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (10) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is sitting in close to Atkinson's body. Atkinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nurmagomedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nurmagomedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Atkinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
#TD#
Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hageman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Anderson
Hageman trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
Anderson is not content to let Hageman control the position.#SUB#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Anderson is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Hageman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T4#
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (5) vs (2) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T5#
Anderson is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hageman defends the submission attempt.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Well, if Anderson 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.
#T6#
Hageman is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Hageman trying to control here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well.
Anderson is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Hageman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9##SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Hageman prevents Anderson from taking his back.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (5) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Anderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T12#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hageman 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.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Anderson is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Well, if Anderson 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.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason sets himself, and Shart steps forward looking for the clinch! Mason avoids it this time.
Shart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Shart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shart continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mason has picked Shart up - he's going for a ride! Mason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Shart
Mason is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
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.
Shart wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shart has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart 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.
Shart trying to control the position.
Mason trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Shart has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Shart trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Shart is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shart is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Shart keeping hold of Mason's head, controlling as best he can. #T6##SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shart keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mason is really struggling to control Shart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shart has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Shart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (5) vs (2) Shart
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (5) Shart
Shart moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (5) vs (7) Shart
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (10) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (10) Shart#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Mason is taking a breather. Shart 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.
Mason is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#T13#
Mason trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead Shart has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (12) Shart
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Shart passes into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 12 to 7.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright working away.#SUB2#
Cartwright has hold of Cerqueira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cerqueira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Cerqueira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cerqueira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carr Cartwright! |
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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 14 wins and 24 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucan after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lucan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Lucan manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Barnes
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Lucan keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lucan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes breaks Lucan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (4) Barnes#T5#
Barnes is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucan is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin Lucan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edwin Lucan made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Caceres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Garcia rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Caceres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caceres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia stands and throws Caceres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Caceres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres prevents Garcia from moving into mount.
Caceres is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Caceres regains half guard.#T1#
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Caceres defends it.
Caceres trying to control here.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well. #SUB#
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia 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.
Caceres is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working. #T3#
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Caceres recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (10) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Caceres is holding on tight.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Caceres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia looking to control but Caceres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caceres tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Caceres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres is not content to let Garcia control the position.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position.
Caceres 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.
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
Caceres tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Caceres manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Garcia 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.
#T7#
Caceres is looking to get back to full guard here but Garcia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (16) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Caceres is defending well. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Caceres tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (18) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Caceres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caceres. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (21) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Caceres is controlling an arm, preventing Garcia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Caceres has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (24) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caceres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Caceres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Caceres defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (24) vs (2) Caceres
Caceres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Garcia pulls Caceres in to control the position.
Caceres trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caceres is posturing up here but Garcia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Caceres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Caceres has to tap! Slick submission there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Garcia! |
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