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Stepping Stone 68 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joon dives in for a single leg takedown but Innkeeper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Innkeeper with the counter takedown but Joon avoids it easily.
Joon fails to pull guard.
Joon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Innkeeper walks away with a smile on his face. Joon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Innkeeper slaps away a takedown attempt from Joon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joon shoots in for a double leg but Innkeeper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Innkeeper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Innkeeper counters with a single leg into guard. Joon didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (0) vs (2) Innkeeper
Innkeeper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#SUB#
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Innkeeper stacks Joon 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 Innkeeper! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (5) Innkeeper
Joon tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Joon's face as Innkeeper controls the position.
Joon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Joon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Innkeeper passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (8) Innkeeper
Joon is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Innkeeper happy to just control the position for now.
Joon tries to buck Innkeeper off but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Innkeeper keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Joon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Innkeeper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Innkeeper pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Innkeeper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Innkeeper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for subs from the bottom but Innkeeper mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (11) Innkeeper
Innkeeper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Innkeeper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Joon is controlling an arm, preventing Innkeeper from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Joon is looking to improve his position but Innkeeper isn't that keen on the idea.
Joon is squirming around, avoiding Innkeeper's attempts to control the action.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Innkeeper has a good base and remains in mount.
Innkeeper trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon is looking to improve his position but Innkeeper isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Innkeeper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joon can't escape the position.
Joon 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: Joon (2) vs (11) Innkeeper
Innkeeper pulls Joon in to control the position. #SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB#
Joon 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.
Joon is fighting to break Innkeeper's control of his arms but Innkeeper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Joon 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.
We've been informed that Innkeeper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Innkeeper can do anything to dispel that myth.#T8##SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Innkeeper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9##SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Innkeeper's guard. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Innkeeper is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Joon in close.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass.
Joon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Joon 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.
Innkeeper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Joon's head to control his posture. #T12##SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper pulls Joon in close to prevent any damage. #T13##SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Innkeeper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Innkeeper holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Innkeeper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14##SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon 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.
Innkeeper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Innkeeper wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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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 11 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johan Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mathias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Mathias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Mathias is avoiding it.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mathias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathias but Mathias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mathias wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Mathias sprawls well.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mathias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mathias
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mathias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes pulls Mathias in close to prevent any damage.
Mathias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathias is aware though and is defending well.
Mathias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mathias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Mathias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Mathias defends easily.
Mathias is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Mathias wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mathias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Mathias
Mathias working away.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Mathias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathias trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathias defends well.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mathias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes controls Mathias momentarily but Mathias frees himself. #T8#
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes controlling Mathias's posture.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Mathias#T9#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mathias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathias is retaining full guard.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Mathias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mathias is trying to control but can't.
Mathias is looking to improve his position.
Mathias looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Mathias#T12#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (5) Mathias#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
#T13##SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mathias is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mathias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Mathias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Mathias just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes biding his time, controlling Mathias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fuisse has picked Rodriguez up - he's going for a ride! Fuisse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB2#
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuisse.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Fuisse sits in half guard.
Fuisse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Fuisse has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fuisse looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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) Fuisse
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Fuisse
Rodriguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB#
Rodriguez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rodriguez but it's paid off an Fuisse is forced to tap! Nice work by Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Rodriguez!
Post fight, Gregory Rodriguez stared into the camera and said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Panchito Rivera!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Jack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (0) Rivera
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivera manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Rivera's guard. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack 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#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack stands and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (5) vs (0) Rivera#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jack's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jack! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rivera has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Panchito Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD! NEXT TIME I SLAP HARDER'. |
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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 1 wins and 6 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandini 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: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Bandini
Snowstrinski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bandini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snowstrinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Bandini is having none of it.#T1#
Bandini controlling from mount.
Bandini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini keeps control of the position easily here as Snowstrinski tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Snowstrinski right now.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a choke but Snowstrinski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
I would not like to be Snowstrinski right now.
Bandini not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands.
Bandini struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini avoiding Snowstrinski 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Snowstrinski is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chai to the ground. Walker is now in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Walker
Chai seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Walker
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker managing to control the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Chai is pushing down on Walker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walker is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chai looking for a submission but Walker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Walker controlling the position.#T3#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Walker
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Walker controls the position.
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai wants to control but Walker postures up.#T4#
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position. #T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Walker tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T7#
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is not content to let Walker control the position.#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Walker wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai moves into full guard.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T9#
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) Walker
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chai trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T11#
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Walker controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #SUB2#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Walker is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Walker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Walker#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #T13#
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Walker 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!
Walker wins on points by 8 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Kersikov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kersikov jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nykolai Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Kersikov has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Kersikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Barnes wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Barnes tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Barnes squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Kersikov is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control. #T3#
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Barnes'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.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (10) Kersikov#T9#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov 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: Barnes (7) vs (12) Kersikov#T11#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kersikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T13#
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (12) Kersikov#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14##SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barnes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barnes has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 12 to 11.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in looking for a takedown but Cahute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambini fails to land the takedown.
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Gaston Cahute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Cahute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gambini darts in looking for a takedown but Cahute gets double underhooks and turns Gambini into the cage.
Cahute tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cahute's waist but Cahute gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gambini off to one side.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt - Cahute sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambini shoots for a double leg takedown but Cahute sprawls well. He's pushed Gambini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gambini dives in and grabs Cahute's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cahute pushes down on Gambini's head and hops out.#T1#
Gambini fails with the takedown.
Cahute slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambini goes for a double leg but Cahute avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cahute continues to drive forward.
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cahute is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Cahute circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambini shoots for a double leg takedown but Cahute sprawls well. He's pushed Gambini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cahute changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cahute shoots in for a takedown but Gambini shows good takedown defense.
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cahute is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Cahute circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gambini.
Cahute feinted with a counter takedown.
Gambini has a takedown stuffed.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cahute as he jumps to the side.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cahute as he avoids it easily.
Cahute tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Cahute. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
Gambini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cahute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gambini somewhat.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Cahute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Gambini with that takedown attempt.
Gambini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.
Gambini with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Cahute counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gambini#T3#
Cahute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T4#
Gambini 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.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini controlling the position.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Cahute trying to control the position.
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Cahute keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambini won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Gambini 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.
Gambini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cahute manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Gambini#T8#
Gambini is controlling Cahute's posture.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has his hands on Cahute's head, controlling the position.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.#T9#
Gambini keeps trying to improve his position.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini has Cahute pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is taking a breather. Cahute says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cahute tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.#T12#
Gambini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (4) vs (7) Gambini
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambini takes Cahute's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cahute is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (4) vs (10) Gambini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cahute doesn't escape.
Gambini 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#
Cahute trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Gambini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Doe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ozymandias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Ozymandias controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias 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.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Doe won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Doe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.#T2#
Ozymandias seems keen to control Doe's posture.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Doe forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Doe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doe is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias wants to control but Doe is keeping busy.
#T4#
Doe wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Doe is thwarting Ozymandias's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Doe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doe wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Ozymandias
Doe is trying to break free.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free.
#T6#
Doe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Doe just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Doe tries to break free.
What can Doe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Doe right now.
#T7#
Doe is keeping busy.
Ozymandias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Ozymandias is not going to allow Doe to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Doe trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ozymandias has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doe wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doe trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T12#
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias managing to control the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe stays in close to Ozymandias's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
#T13#
Ozymandias working a defensive guard but Doe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe working away.#SUB#
Doe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ozymandias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ozymandias tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.#T14#
Doe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Ozymandias wants to control but Doe postures up.
Doe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ozymandias prevents Doe from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath John Doe 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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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mamontov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beckwith (0) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Mamontov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Mamontov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##T3#
Beckwith controlling Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov stays in close to Beckwith's body and controls the position.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Beckwith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beckwith (4) vs (2) Mamontov#T4#
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Beckwith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Mamontov wants to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Beckwith controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Beckwith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamontov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Beckwith (7) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckwith controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Beckwith tries to keep control of the position but Mamontov is staying busy.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Beckwith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beckwith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Beckwith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mamontov doesn't escape.
Beckwith gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Beckwith is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Beckwith is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Beckwith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beckwith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (7) vs (4) Mamontov
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Beckwith defends it.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well. #T12#
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control but Beckwith is keeping him busy.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Mamontov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Beckwith trying to control here.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Rudy Beckwith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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