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Stepping Stone 63 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; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hug instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hug (0) vs (2) Miles
Miles trying to control from Hug's half guard. Hug has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miles trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miles wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Miles wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
Miles trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hug is pulling down on Miles's head to control his posture.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miles trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hug desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.
Hug is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miles jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (5) Miles
Hug holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Miles trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Hug prevents Miles from moving into mount.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working. #SUB2#
Miles is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to control but Miles postures up.#T5#
Miles trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug manages to get back to half guard.
Miles is trying to control. Hug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Hug tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Hug has his hands clasped together around Miles's back. He's all about the action.
Hug is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard. #T7#
Hug is positioning himself well to prevent Miles advancing to mount.
Miles wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
Miles is trying to control. Hug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hug controlling the position for now.
Hug wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
#T8#
Miles wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Miles is pressing down on Hug's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hug is holding on for now.
Hug trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (8) Miles
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to control but Hug is having none of it. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Miles prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Miles wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Hug is trying to reverse the position but instead Miles has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hug (0) vs (11) Miles
Hug tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Miles is looking for the choke from the back position but Hug is controlling his hands well.
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Hug trying to control the position but Miles manages to sink in the hooks.
Miles tries to keep control of the position but Hug is staying busy.
Hug tries to escape the position.
Hug is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles.
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Miles working for the choke.
Miles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hug tries to roll but Miles sticks to his back.
#T13#
Hug surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Miles wants to control but Hug manages to buck him off and is now in Miles's guard! Nice work there by Hug! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (11) Miles
Hug is stalling in the full guard.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.#T14#
Miles trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles wins on points by 11 to 2.
Dan Miles took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodriguez tries to sprawl but Snowstrinski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Snowstrinski's posture.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking to control.
#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.#T2#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez 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. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez looking to control but Snowstrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowstrinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snowstrinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snowstrinski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up.
Rodriguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriguez pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away. #SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez'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.
Snowstrinski controlling Rodriguez's posture. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snowstrinski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snowstrinski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (6) Snowstrinski#T12##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture. #T13##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (6) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#T14#
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
As Gregory Rodriguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Araujo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Araujo
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.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo mounts Barnes! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Araujo is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Araujo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Araujo#T2#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Araujo 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.
Araujo working away.#T4#
Araujo wants to take a breather but Barnes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Araujo. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Araujo pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T6#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Araujo is now in half guard.
Araujo is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Araujo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Araujo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo stalling.
Araujo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T11#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T13#
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Barnes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Araujo is right now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Barnes working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Dong's head and hops out.#CL#
Hartwell drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Hartwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dong after a bit of a struggle.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell tries to pull guard but Dong holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartwell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hartwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dong to the mat. Dong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Dong
Hartwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Hartwell preventing the sweep.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Dong
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong wants to pass to mount but Hartwell is defending the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away.
Hartwell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Dong
Dong avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Hartwell prevents Dong from taking his back.
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control.#SUB2#
Dong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hartwell is surviving well by controlling Dong's body position as best he can.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Dong's attempts to control the action.
Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dong wants to control the pace but Hartwell is squirming around nicely.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hartwell 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.
Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dong wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy. #T5#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Hartwell is working away. #T7#
Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
#T8#
Dong passes into side control, despite Hartwell's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Dong#SUB2#
Dong is working to tighten his grip on Hartwell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hartwell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dong is really squeezing tight and eventually Hartwell passes out! Dong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wang Dong!
Wang Dong 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waterman prevents it.
#TD#
Chai jumps into guard, dragging Waterman to the mat.
#SUB#
Chai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waterman stacks Chai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Waterman
Chai prevents Waterman from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Waterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (5) Waterman
Chai 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.#T1##SUB2#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Waterman is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Waterman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Waterman is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai moves into full guard.
Waterman forces his way into half guard.
Waterman prevents Chai from improving his position.#T2#
Waterman is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to control.
Waterman passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to roll over but Waterman keeps him under control.#T3#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Waterman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Waterman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Waterman
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Waterman goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Waterman#T4#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waterman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Waterman working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Waterman has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Waterman 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.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Waterman is keeping the position.
Waterman 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#
Waterman looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Waterman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Waterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai pushes down on Waterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Waterman is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Waterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Waterman is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is really struggling to control Waterman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Waterman is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Waterman is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterman is looking to improve his position.
Waterman won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterman is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom. #T8#
Waterman wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Waterman has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Waterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Waterman tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Waterman won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T9#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Waterman defends it.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (8) Waterman
Waterman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Waterman tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Waterman tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Waterman away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 8 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai tries for a takedown but Peyton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Peyton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Peyton
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Peyton's body.
#SUB#
Peyton is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Peyton taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dolton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doe napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Doe (0) vs (4) Dolton
Doe tries to improve position but can't.
Doe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton works to advance to full mount. Doe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (0) vs (6) Dolton
Doe tries to lock up and control but Dolton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe regains half guard.#T1#
Dolton trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe gets full guard.
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe managing to control the position.
Dolton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Doe looking to control.
Dolton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Dolton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dolton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doe's guard.
Doe is looking for a sweep. Dolton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dolton passes into side control, despite Doe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (9) Dolton
Doe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dolton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (12) Dolton
Doe is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dolton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Doe tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away. #T6#
Dolton wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Doe wants to control but Dolton is having none of it.
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dolton prevents Doe from getting the reversal.
Dolton controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dolton.
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doe tries to hold on but Dolton postures up.#T8#
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe can't escape the position.
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dolton trying to control but Doe is having none of it. #T9#
Dolton controlling from the full mount.
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Dolton wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Doe holds on for dear life.
Doe tries to hold on but Dolton postures up.#T11#
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Dolton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doe is surviving well by controlling Dolton's body position as best he can.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Dolton avoids the attempt from Doe to control.#SUB2#
Dolton is working for a guillotine from mount but Doe frees his head quite easily.
Dolton tries to control but Doe wriggling away. #T14#
Doe wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Scott Dolton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Philbert circles away easily#TD2#
and Philbert counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Philbert
Thumb trying to control the position here. #T1#
Thumb continues to stall.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thumb is tightening it up a little... Philbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (0) vs (4) Gomes
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartwell avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Gomes prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes trying to control from Hartwell's half guard. Hartwell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartwell is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartwell won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Hartwell is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes 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.
#T4#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes is pressing down on Hartwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartwell is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Hartwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hartwell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount.
Hartwell wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hartwell defends it well. #T7#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hartwell is holding on tight.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes looking to control but Hartwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of Hartwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T10#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hartwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes moves into full mount! Hartwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (13) Gomes
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Gomes trying to control but Hartwell is having none of it. #T12#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hartwell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gomes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hartwell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gambini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sherk to the mat! Sherk manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sherk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.
Sherk controls Gambini momentarily but Gambini frees himself.
Gambini passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
#T1#
Gambini stalling.
Gambini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is holding on to half guard well.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Sherk is controlling Gambini's trapped leg to prevent Gambini from advancing to side control.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Sherk wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Well, if Gambini 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.
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Gambini pushes his legs off easily.
Gambini stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gambini passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gambini is looking to advance position but Sherk won't allow it.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gambini is pushing down on Sherk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sherk is fighting to maintain full guard but Gambini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well. #T8#
Gambini trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Sherk wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
Sherk is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gambini not doing much here.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Gambini passes Sherk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard. #T13#
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Sherk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Gambini is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sherk actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Gino Gambini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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