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Stepping Stone 69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jake Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Lake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Berry
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Berry controlling from the top position.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry advances to half guard.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Lake controlling the position well.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berry is pressing down on Lake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lake is holding on for now.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berry's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Berry
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Berry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Berry
Lake has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Berry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berry preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake looking to control but Berry passes into half guard.
#T3#
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Berry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Berry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.
Lake tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.
Lake wants to get back to full guard but Berry has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (4) vs (7) Berry#T4##SUB2#
Berry has control of Lake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Berry looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berry manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lake to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lake (4) vs (10) Berry
Lake can't escape the position.
Lake trying to control the hands but Berry breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Berry avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands.
Lake looking to control the position.
Lake rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Berry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berry controlling the positon.
Berry is not going to allow Lake to sit and survive in this position. #T6##SUB2#
Berry is looking for the choke from the back position but Lake is controlling his hands well.
Lake is really stuck here.
Lake just trying to survive but Berry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake breaks Berry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (10) Berry
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berry dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (12) Berry
Lake is breathing heavily.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry 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.
Berry is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving. #T8#
Lake controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Lake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berry has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (6) vs (15) Berry
Lake is trying to control Berry's posture but Berry avoids it.
Lake is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Berry just content to control the position.
Lake regains half guard.
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Berry is looking for a kimura here.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Berry trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lake is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (15) Berry
Berry wants to control but Lake passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Berry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berry trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
#SUB2#
Berry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lake is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Berry tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Berry keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berry defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lake is working for a kimura but Berry is defending it quite comfortably.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Lake looking for a submission but Berry manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lake has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (17) Berry
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Berry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (10) vs (17) Berry
Berry pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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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 1 wins and 8 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Balopoulos clinches with his opponent.
White stops a takedown attempt from Balopoulos.
White tries to pull guard but Balopoulos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Balopoulos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, White regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Balopoulos
White keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Balopoulos is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (4) vs (2) Balopoulos
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.
White controlling from the full mount.
White fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Balopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Balopoulos is having none of it.
White tries to control but Balopoulos wriggling away.
Balopoulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balopoulos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balopoulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balopoulos is trying to reverse the position but instead White has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: White (7) vs (2) Balopoulos
Balopoulos is really stuck here.
#T2#
Balopoulos trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
Balopoulos prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Balopoulos is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
White is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Balopoulos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balopoulos tries to roll but White sticks to his back.
Balopoulos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Balopoulos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
White keeps control of the position as Balopoulos tries to break free.
#SUB#
White tightening his grip on Balopoulos, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Balopoulos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
White controlling well, preventing Balopoulos from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Balopoulos is trying to defend against the choke here but White has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. White Tightens the hold and Balopoulos taps out furiously! White displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray White!
Ray White decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng gets a clinch.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
#TD2#
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng controls the action.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi tries to break free.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
Kyng 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
I really don't envy Gerbandi right now.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Gerbandi. #T2#
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Kyng has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gerbandi has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position well here. Gerbandi rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Gerbandi tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Kyng avoiding Gerbandi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (11) Kyng
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyng can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Kyng has control of Gerbandi's left arm, preventing Gerbandi from doing any damage.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (13) Kyng
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Kyng forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gerbandi wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (16) Kyng
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.
Kyng takes a little break here. Gerbandi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng working away.#T11#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is being controlled here.
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T12#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (19) Kyng
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.#T14#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gascon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Gascon is working away.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gascon! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (5) Chai
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gascon is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Chai prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Gascon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (0) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Gascon 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 Gascon taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning did well to prevent Shaver getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Shaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Manning moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manning is not content to let Shaver control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manning manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to control the position.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning is doing well to control the position and prevent Shaver from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T4#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T5#
Shaver is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T6#
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning trying to control here.
Manning keeping hold of Shaver's head, controlling as best he can.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Manning won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #SUB2#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning pulls Shaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaver from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #T9#
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely.
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver trying to control but Manning is having none of it. #T10#
Manning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manning is looking to escape. #T11#
Shaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manning is holding on tight.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Manning wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.#T12#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manning 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: Shaver (5) vs (2) Manning#T13#
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver controls Manning momentarily but Manning frees himself.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shaver looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Shaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaver is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Beaver Shaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maximus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schaubi sprawls well initially but Maximus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Maximus
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Maximus is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (2) Maximus#SUB#
Schaubi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maximus, who protects the arm well.
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Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaubi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Maximus#T2#
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schaubi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Schaubi rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schaubi is trying to break free.
Schaubi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Schaubi wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free. #T3#
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schaubi can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maximus controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
Maximus biding his time, controlling Schaubi.
Schaubi is trying to break free.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Schaubi tries to buck him off.
Schaubi tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Schaubi right now.
Maximus wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Maximus looking to hold on to the position here but Schaubi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position. #T6#
Maximus postures up.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (6) vs (6) Maximus
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi controlling from the top position.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass. #T9#
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus managing to control the position. #T10#
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has control of Schaubi's left arm, preventing Schaubi from doing any damage.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Schaubi is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (6) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T13#
Maximus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Maximus pushes down on Schaubi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus 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. #T14#
Schaubi has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Schaubi 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: Schaubi (8) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Schaubi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Caceres shoots in for a double leg but Cheese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Cheese has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Caceres jumps into guard, dragging Cheese to the mat.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Caceres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheese defends it easily.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Cheese tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.#T1##SUB#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caceres being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Cheese 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.#SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Cheese's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheese works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheese advances to half guard. #SUB#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheese's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caceres (4) vs (0) Cheese#SUB#
Caceres has got his arm under Cheese's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cheese has spun round into Caceres's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (2) Cheese
Caceres controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself. #T3#
Caceres being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Caceres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cheese uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (4) vs (5) Cheese
Caceres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cheese's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cheese not doing much here.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Cheese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily.
Caceres wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheese sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caceres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caceres.#SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB#
Caceres isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cheese stacks Caceres 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 Cheese! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (4) vs (8) Cheese
Cheese working away.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Cheese controlling the position from side mount.
Caceres is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Caceres struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Cheese working away.
Caceres tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Caceres wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cheese.#T8#
Caceres tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Caceres can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caceres tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#T9#
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Cheese seems content to control.#SUB#
Caceres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheese stalling.
Caceres trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (4) vs (11) Cheese#T10#
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese avoids the attempt from Caceres to control.
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caceres wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.#T11#
Caceres is trying to reverse the position but instead Cheese has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (4) vs (14) Cheese
Cheese is trying to stick to Caceres's back but Caceres is turning into Cheese. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cheese's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Caceres. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (6) vs (14) Cheese
Cheese wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Cheese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Caceres looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (6) vs (16) Cheese#SUB#
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Cheese pushes his legs off easily.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Caceres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caceres. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (6) vs (19) Cheese#T13#
Cheese controls the position.
Caceres is trying to get back to half guard.
Caceres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Caceres won't allow Cheese to pass to mount.
Caceres wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (6) vs (22) Cheese
Caceres has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (6) vs (25) Cheese
Cheese has the hooks in. Caceres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Caceres tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese avoids the attempt from Caceres to control.
Cheese controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 25 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Eric Cheese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dolton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.#TD2#
Dolton gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Dolton
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dolton is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dolton controlling his opponent. #T2#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
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.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Dolton's attempts to control the action.
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Dolton tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Dolton controlling the pace. #T4#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Dolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dolton wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Dolton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T5#
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dolton looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton trying to control the position here.
Dolton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Dolton trying to control the position.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dolton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dolton has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Dolton
Dolton stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T7#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to control but Dolton passes into half guard.
Dolton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Dolton
Dolton controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Dolton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
#T9#
Dolton tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Dolton wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dolton's best efforts.#T10#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Dolton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Dolton is controlling well.
Dolton slows the pace down in half guard.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolton in particular looking to stall.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolton content to stall in guard here.
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (14) Dolton#T14#
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes prevents Dolton from moving into mount.
Dolton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Dolton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua gets a clinch.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rua rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rua is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Rua tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Rua. Rua maintains the clinch.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Rua#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rua looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson managing to control the position. #T5#
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB#
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Rua has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Still in half guard, Rua seems content to control.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Rua is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Rua is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Rua is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.#T9#
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there. #T10#
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
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Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T12#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Rua
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (5) Rua
Rua tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Anderson gets his hands free as Rua looks to control.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.#SUB#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Rua is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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