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Stepping Stone 78 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Peter Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) Rodriguez
Petrov is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T2#
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working to tighten his grip on Petrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodriguez is really squeezing tight and eventually Petrov passes out! Rodriguez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Hageman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hageman is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hageman manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hageman wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T6#
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hageman is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hageman wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Hageman is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (7) Kersikov#T8#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Hageman stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T9#
Hageman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Kersikov is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hageman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T11#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Kersikov is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Hageman tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T13#
Hageman is trying to escape the mount but Kersikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Hageman's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Hageman buck him off.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control.
Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Kersikov#T14#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Hageman in close.
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 13 to 2.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynar 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 wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lynar is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pulls Lynar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lynar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Lynar keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynar working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.#T3#
Lynar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Lynar wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lynar is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (5) Barnes
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynar is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes prevents Lynar from getting the reversal.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lynar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lynar and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (2) vs (7) Barnes#T5#
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar regains half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Lynar defends it. #T6#
Lynar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Lynar is defending the position.
Lynar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Lynar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Lynar is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar 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.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynar is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes is keen to just control but Lynar is a slippery customer.#T9#
Lynar trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position but Lynar is working away.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.
Lynar prevents Barnes from improving position.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Lynar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynar is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Lynar prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynar is defending well. #T11#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Lynar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes prevents Lynar from improving his position.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynar's legs. #T12#
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Lynar stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Lynar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lynar won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #T13#
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynar avoid being mounted?
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Lynar defends it. #SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Lynar tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Lynar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Lynar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (4) vs (16) Barnes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes controlling Lynar's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shart has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Shart decides to pull guard.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (3) Laulhere#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shart trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Shart won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Shart 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Laulhere#T2##SUB#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shart controls the position.
Shart controlling well, preventing Laulhere from escaping the position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laulhere breaks Shart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (8) Laulhere#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shart holds on and takes a little breather.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet. #SUB#
Shart working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Laulhere is defending well. Shart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Laulhere has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shart celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Gerbandi#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman looking to pass the guard.
Waterman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Waterman working away.#SUB#
Waterman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waterman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Waterman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is trying to control Waterman's posture but Waterman avoids it.
Gerbandi prevents Waterman from moving into mount.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Waterman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Waterman (5) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Waterman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Waterman is trying to roll into a better position but Gerbandi has get a rear naked choke and Waterman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi 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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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 8 wins and 12 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Anderson
Barnes is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Barnes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T2#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T3#
Anderson tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes prevents Anderson from taking his back.#T5#
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson wants to control the action but instead Barnes gets a body lock and reverses into Anderson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (7) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anderson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Anderson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Anderson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Anderson!
After winning the bout, Richard Anderson 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Verus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Verus (0) vs (4) Elvul
Verus is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Verus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Verus looking for a sweep but Elvul has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (6) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Verus has worked his arm free - good work by Verus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Elvul tries to move into full mount but can't pass Verus's legs.
Elvul trying to control the action but Verus is working from the bottom.
Elvul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verus is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it. #SUB2#
Verus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Elvul! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Verus has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dreynos Elvul!
After winning the bout, Dreynos Elvul 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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