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Stepping Stone 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (4) vs (0) Jack
Jack is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake controls the position.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Jack keeps trying to improve his position.
Lake 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 Jack's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake is controlling the pace.
Lake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jack! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (7) vs (0) Jack
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to full guard but Lake has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (10) vs (0) Jack
Lake controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Lake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Lake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (13) vs (0) Jack
Lake taking a breather here. #T5#
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Lake keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack is letting Lake control him for a moment.
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Lake taking a breather here.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack is trying to escape the position but Lake is controlling the position.
Jack is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack looks winded!#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jack has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (16) vs (0) Jack
Lake staying calm.#T8#
Lake continues to stall.
Jack sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lake seems content to control.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Lake trying to mount his opponent but Jack defends it. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lake.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Jack is in trouble now - Lake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (19) vs (0) Jack#T10#
Jack stops Lake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Lake continues to hold on tight.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Jack tries to reverse the position but Lake maintains control.
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Lake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (22) vs (0) Jack
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lake (25) vs (0) Jack
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Jack right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 25 to 0. |
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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 0 wins and 9 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
ge swats away the attempt to clinch by Balopoulos.
ge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balopoulos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gang ge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
ge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ge showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Balopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ge is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
ge is trying to work for a kimura but Balopoulos is defending well.
Balopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Balopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Balopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
ge has gone for a leg lock! Balopoulos slips out almost immediately though and dives into ge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (2) Balopoulos
Balopoulos wants to pass the guard but ge is keeping the position.#SUB#
ge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ge keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
ge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
ge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balopoulos has picked ge up and slammed him! ge can't keep hold of the triangle and Balopoulos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: ge (2) vs (5) Balopoulos#T2#
ge is looking for a sweep.
ge is breathing heavily.
Balopoulos works to advance to full mount. ge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: ge (2) vs (7) Balopoulos
Balopoulos trying to control but ge is having none of it.
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
ge is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Balopoulos trying to control but ge is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balopoulos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
ge is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking to secure an arm triangle but ge defends it well.
ge is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos has control of ge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balopoulos prevents ge from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Balopoulos has hold of ge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and ge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Balopoulos trying to control but ge is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for a guillotine from mount but ge is having none of it.
ge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
ge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Balopoulos wants to control but ge is keeping him busy.
ge is looking for a sweep. Balopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balopoulos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ge! Score +3 for passing guard: ge (2) vs (10) Balopoulos
Balopoulos looking to control but ge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Balopoulos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ge is surviving well by controlling Balopoulos's body position as best he can.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Balopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ge is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Balopoulos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force ge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so ge shrugs it off.
ge is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Balopoulos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force ge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so ge shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Balopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Balopoulos controlling from the full mount. #T6##SUB2#
ge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Balopoulos. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking to secure an arm triangle but ge defends it well. #SUB2#
Balopoulos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but ge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
ge is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
ge tries to improve position but can't. #T7##SUB2#
Balopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ge is trying to work for a sweep but Balopoulos has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: ge (2) vs (12) Balopoulos
ge is in all sorts of trouble here.
ge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ge (4) vs (12) Balopoulos#SUB#
ge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balopoulos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balopoulos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balopoulos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ge (4) vs (16) Balopoulos
ge looking for a sweep but Balopoulos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: ge (4) vs (18) Balopoulos
Balopoulos content just to control the position here.
ge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Balopoulos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Balopoulos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ge sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Balopoulos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balopoulos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balopoulos slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Balopoulos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: ge (4) vs (21) Balopoulos
ge is looking to improve his position but Balopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
ge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ge tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Balopoulos working for a guillotine from mount but ge is in no mood to give up.
ge is squirming around, avoiding Balopoulos's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Balopoulos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T10#
Balopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
ge tries to reverse the position but Balopoulos maintains control.
Balopoulos wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
ge can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force ge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so ge shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ge is surviving well by controlling Balopoulos's body position as best he can.
ge is squirming around, avoiding Balopoulos's attempts to control the action.
ge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Balopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos has hold of ge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and ge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
ge regains half guard.
Balopoulos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ge! Score +3 for passing guard: ge (4) vs (24) Balopoulos
ge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12##SUB#
ge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Balopoulos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Balopoulos! Score +3 for passing guard: ge (4) vs (27) Balopoulos
ge is looking to reverse the position.
Balopoulos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for ge! Score +2 for reaching mount: ge (4) vs (29) Balopoulos#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for a guillotine from mount but ge is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is working for a guillotine from mount but ge frees his head quite easily.
Balopoulos trying to control but ge is having none of it.
ge is looking to improve his position but Balopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Balopoulos tries to control but ge wriggling away. #T13#
Balopoulos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control ge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Balopoulos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
ge is working to get back to half guard.
Balopoulos content just to control the position here.
ge is trying desperately to improve position.#T14##SUB2#
Balopoulos working for a submission but ge is keeping him at bay.
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking to secure an arm triangle but ge defends it well.
ge is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ge is squirming around, avoiding Balopoulos's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balopoulos wins on points by 29 to 4.
After the big win, Nikos Balopoulos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuisse. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fuisse (4) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (6) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Fuisse maintains control.#SUB#
Fuisse jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bandini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but Fuisse postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuisse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuisse trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse laying and praying for a moment but Bandini takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuisse works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (9) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini holds on to Fuisse as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bandini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Fuisse 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.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
Fuisse is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #T3#
Fuisse is looking to stall here but Bandini recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
Fuisse trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Fuisse is proving a slippery customer.
Fuisse showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fuisse content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fuisse is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Fuisse has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hole tries to clinch up.#TD#
Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul not doing much here.
Hole trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Hole holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away. #T3#
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hole has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Hole
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Hole is pushing down on Gaul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaul is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole controlling the pace. #T5#
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Hole 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.
Hole is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Hole wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Hole won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (2) Hole
Gaul trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the action here.#T10##SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Hole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.#T11#
Hole wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Gaul prevents Hole from improving his position.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Hole
Hole stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn defends it nicely.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Banner scores with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Banner is fighting to break Vovchanchyn's control of his arms but Vovchanchyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.#T2#
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner 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.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Vovchanchyn content to stall in guard here.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (2) Banner
Vovchanchyn tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Vovchanchyn keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner trying to remain calm as Vovchanchyn controls from the top position.
Banner stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn is fighting to break Banner's control of his arms but Banner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vovchanchyn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn being controlled here momentarily.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vovchanchyn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying to control but Vovchanchyn passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (8) vs (2) Banner
Vovchanchyn staying calm.
Banner prevents Vovchanchyn from moving into mount.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
#T8#
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner working a defensive guard but Vovchanchyn passes into half guard.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Vovchanchyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Vovchanchyn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn is controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Vovchanchyn moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (2) Banner#T10#
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vovchanchyn'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.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Vovchanchyn has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Banner can't escape the position.
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Vovchanchyn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Vovchanchyn has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vovchanchyn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (14) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Banner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vovchanchyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Vovchanchyn isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Vovchanchyn is looking to work his way around to Banner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vovchanchyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
Vovchanchyn is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position well here. Banner rolled but Vovchanchyn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Vovchanchyn keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Banner turns into Vovchanchyn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (4) Banner
Vovchanchyn is controlling Banner's posture.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egyptian is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Egyptian circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Egyptian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Egyptian defends it. #T2#
Egyptian wants to get back to full guard.
Egyptian wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is staying tight to Egyptian's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Egyptian is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T4#
Egyptian tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov working away.#T5#
Egyptian is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Egyptian wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kersikov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Egyptian's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Egyptian is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kersikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Osiris Egyptian was interviewed post fight and said 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hlervu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Barnes
Hlervu 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.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking to control.
Hlervu stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes trying to remain calm as Hlervu controls from the top position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hlervu controlling the position from side mount.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes trying to control but Hlervu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Hlervu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Barnes breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes 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.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T7#
Hlervu trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hlervu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T8#
Barnes wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnes escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (5) Barnes#T9#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Hlervu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu gets full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T10#
Barnes is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hlervu recovers full guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T11#
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB#
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hlervu has locked up a guillotine! Hlervu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Hlervu must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hlervu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulhere is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it. #SUB2#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laulhere tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laulhere tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laulhere has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulhere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulhere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laulhere is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laulhere avoid being mounted?
Laulhere is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laulhere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laulhere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laulhere not doing much here.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drago for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Laulhere is taking a breather. Drago 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.
Drago tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago looks winded!
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (4) Drago
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Laulhere prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Laulhere controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Drago 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.#T5#
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Laulhere has hold of Drago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Laulhere 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#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Laulhere.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere trying to control the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is taking a breather. Drago 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.
Laulhere prevents Drago from improving his position.
Laulhere controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Drago#T8#
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere'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.#SUB#
Laulhere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Drago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Laulhere maintains control.
Laulhere controlling from mount.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Drago regains half guard.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Laulhere.
Drago is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
More hug and hope from Laulhere.#T13#
Laulhere trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Laulhere not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Laulhere passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (11) vs (4) Drago
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Laulhere is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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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 0 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi looking to score a takedown here. Chancel is defending well but Choo Oi drives through and ends up in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chancel is pulling down on Choo Oi's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo Oi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chancel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Choo Oi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choo Oi is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Choo Oi eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Choo Oi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choo Oi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is pressing down on Choo Oi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Choo Oi
Chancel 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. #T5#
Chancel won't allow Choo Oi to sweep him here.
Chancel 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. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choo Oi looks winded!
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi trying to remain calm as Chancel controls from the top position.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Choo Oi for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Choo Oi is looking to reverse the position.
Chancel controls the position.
Choo Oi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Chancel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choo Oi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel tries to control but Choo Oi wriggling away.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Choo Oi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chancel rolls with it to try and escape but Choo Oi cranks on the arm and Chancel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Our winner, Li Sheng Choo Oi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 8 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mamontov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mamontov has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamontov (4) vs (0) Rua
Mamontov staying calm.
Rua 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is not content to let Mamontov control the position. #T1##SUB#
Mamontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rua tries to buck Mamontov off but Mamontov is having none of it.#T2#
Rua is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mamontov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (6) vs (0) Rua
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 controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rua is looking to improve his position but Mamontov isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mamontov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rua is trying to escape the mount.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov wants to take his opponent's back but Rua doesn't allow it.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamontov has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua prevents Mamontov from taking his back.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov fails to move to back control. #T6#
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov fails to move to back control.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov wants to take Rua's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Rua wants to hold on but Mamontov pushes him away.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Rua tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (9) vs (0) Rua
Rua prevents Mamontov from taking his back.#T8#
Mamontov prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Mamontov tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Mamontov controlling from mount.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it. #T9#
Rua tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Mamontov fails to move to back control.
Mamontov looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua manages to control the position for a moment.
Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamontov is stalling here but it's allowed Rua to get half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Mamontov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua trying to control here.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua has his hands on Mamontov's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Mamontov passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura here.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it. #T13#
Still in half guard, Mamontov seems content to control.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rua is not content to let Mamontov control the position.#T14#
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 9 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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