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Stepping Stone 70 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 1 wins and 2 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anand has Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Anand stops a takedown attempt from Lake.
Anand wants a takedown but no success here.
Anand tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Anand pulls guard.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake 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.
Lake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a leg! Anand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anand manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Anand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anand is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Anand pulls Lake in to control the position.
Anand is trying to keep Lake in close.
#SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anand on the ground.#T3#
Anand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anand wants to control the position but Lake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anand wants to control but Lake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake is taking a breather. Anand 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.
Lake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anand wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
#T4#
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake wants to take a breather but Anand is having none of it.
Anand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lake is working away from the top position though.
Anand tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lake has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (0) Anand
Anand is trying to escape the mount.
Anand wants to hold on but Lake pushes him away.#T5#
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lake fails to move to back control.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Anand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake tries to control but Anand wriggling away.
Lake fails to advance to Anand's back. #T6#
Anand wants to hold on but Lake pushes him away.
Anand is looking to improve his position but Lake isn't that keen on the idea.
Lake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anand tries to hold on but Lake pushes him away.
Lake wants to take Anand's back but he can't do it this time.
Lake wants to control the pace but Anand is squirming around nicely.
Anand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lake looking to control but Anand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anand wants to control but Lake is having none of it.
Lake fails to take his opponent's back.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Lake looking to control but Anand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anand sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anand tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anand looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Anand gets back to full guard.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Anand looking for subs off his back but Lake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anand trying to control here.
Anand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (3) vs (4) Anand#T10#
Lake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anand prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Lake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lake tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Anand looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Anand's attempts to control the action.
Anand might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Anand has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Anand is working for a guillotine from mount but Lake frees his head quite easily.
Lake tries to hold on but Anand pushes him away. #T12#
Anand tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake wants to hold on but Anand pushes him away.
Anand tries to control but Lake wriggling away. #T13#
Lake has given up his back here. Will Anand look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (3) vs (7) Anand
Lake trying to control the position but Anand manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anand's arms.
Will Anand go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lake wants to control his opponent's hands but Anand gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Anand working for the choke. #T14#
Anand is hanging on to Lake's back as he tries to escape.
Lake trying to control the hands but Anand won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake rolls, trying to escape but Anand keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anand wins on points by 7 to 3.
Aniruddha Anand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.#T1#
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Upsala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Laulhere 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.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Upsala won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controlling from mount.
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Upsala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Upsala 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.#T2#
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Laulhere is continuing to stall.
Upsala wants to sweep but no luck.
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upsala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Upsala trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Upsala won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Upsala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upsala preventing the sweep.
Upsala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere has his hands on Upsala's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Upsala passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Upsala sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Upsala wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Upsala prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Upsala is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Upsala is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upsala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (5) Laulhere#SUB#
Upsala wants to finish this one by submission but Laulhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Upsala.
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Upsala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (5) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Upsala 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.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Laulhere stays in close to Upsala's body and controls the position.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #SUB#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere not doing much here.
Upsala tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere is staying tight to Upsala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Upsala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laulhere's best efforts.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Upsala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Upsala. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (13) Laulhere
Laulhere prevents Upsala from getting the reversal.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laulhere stalling.
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (16) Laulhere
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Upsala trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Upsala is breathing heavily.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Upsala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Upsala can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Upsala being controlled here, momentarily.
Laulhere won't allow Upsala to sweep him here.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere 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##SUB#
Upsala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Upsala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Laulhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 16 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Brown
Atkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Brown#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T1#
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Atkinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Atkinson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown looks winded!
Atkinson gets full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Atkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (9) Brown#T5#
Atkinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson 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: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Atkinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (7) vs (9) Brown
Atkinson controls the position.#SUB#
Atkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
#T7#
Atkinson pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (9) Brown
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.#SUB#
Atkinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard. #T9#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Brown 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 Atkinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Atkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Atkinson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Atkinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 5 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hole goes for a takedown attempt but Jagonoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hole drives through and clinches with Jagonoy against the cage.
Hole is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Hole tightens his grip and picks Jagonoy up, before dumping him to the ground. Jagonoy manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jagonoy, who protects the arm well.
Jagonoy is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position. #T1#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jagonoy being controlled for a moment.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole'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.#T2#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jagonoy is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Hole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jagonoy tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
The referee asks Hole politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hole prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole controls the position.#T3##SUB#
Hole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hole controls the position.#SUB#
Hole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hole takes a little break here. Jagonoy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hole tries to move to mount but Jagonoy blocks the move with his legs.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jagonoy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hole has knee on belly momentarily but Jagonoy bucks him off and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Jagonoy is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (0) Jagonoy
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Jagonoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagonoy working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hole controlling his opponent.
Jagonoy can't escape the position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jagonoy working to try and regain half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole continues to stall.#T9#
Jagonoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hole goes for an armbar but Jagonoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jagonoy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Jagonoy
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Jagonoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hole is pulling down on Jagonoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Jagonoy, at least for the moment.#T10#
Jagonoy won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole is really struggling to control Jagonoy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Jagonoy stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole has his hands on Jagonoy's head, controlling the position.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Jagonoy has moved into half guard.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole is pulling down on Jagonoy's head to control his posture. #T12#
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Hole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jagonoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole tries to roll over but Jagonoy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jagonoy to get the leverage.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy postures up.
#T13#
Hole 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.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jagonoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagonoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (2) Jagonoy
Hole wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Hole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Kimura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner is taking a breather. Kimura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner mounts Kimura! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Kimura
Banner has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Kimura prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there. #T5#
Banner pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner continues to stall.
Kimura preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount. #SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T9#
Banner is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T11#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #T13#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Banner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (2) Kimura#T14#
Banner avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.#SUB#
Banner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kimura is now in Banner's guard. A big mistake from Banner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Kimura
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimura trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Roddy Banner 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kersikov has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to control.
Kersikov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T4#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
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 (4) vs (10) Kersikov#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes 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.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T8#
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount. #T11#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (17) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes regains half guard.#T12#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (20) Kersikov
Barnes tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Barnes is letting Kersikov control him for a moment. #T13#
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choo Oi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Solo
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Well, if Solo 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.
Choo Oi wants to sweep but Solo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (5) Solo
Choo Oi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo Oi (0) vs (7) Solo
Solo content just to control the position here.
Choo Oi is trying to escape the mount.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Solo looking for a guillotine from mount but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo fails to take his opponent's back.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo Oi tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.#T3#
Solo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Choo Oi is holding on tight.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Choo Oi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choo Oi is not content to let Solo control the position.
Solo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (10) Solo
Solo wants to control the pace but Choo Oi is squirming around nicely.
Choo Oi stops Solo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo controlling from mount.
Choo Oi is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi prevents Solo from taking his back.
Solo keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Choo Oi is trying to escape the mount.
Solo trying to control but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Solo takes Choo Oi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (13) Solo
Choo Oi is in bad spot here.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Choo Oi doesn't escape.
Choo Oi tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Solo.
Choo Oi tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Solo controlling the position well here. Choo Oi rolled but Solo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Choo Oi is in bad spot here.
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Choo Oi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Choo Oi tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Choo Oi taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Solo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hand Solo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Peyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Drago
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Peyton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Peyton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peyton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peyton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Drago made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes tries for a takedown but Hartwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Hartwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hartwell rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
Hartwell leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hartwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartwell to keep the fight standing.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Gomes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hartwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (4) vs (0) Hartwell
Gomes keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Gomes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hartwell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gomes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hartwell tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gomes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Gomes is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Gomes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gomes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes wants to sweep here but Hartwell controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hartwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (2) Hartwell#T3##SUB#
Hartwell tries to improve his position but Gomes has taken his back! Gomes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hartwell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomes pushes Hartwell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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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