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Stepping Stone 83 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 3 losses; Peter Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jake Lake!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Petrov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lake is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petrov yanks on the arm and Lake is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dirt instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Dirt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Dirt
Manning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Manning tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning keeping hold of Dirt's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirt is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Dirt wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dirt is working away from the top position though.
Manning wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
Manning controlling the position for now.#T4#
Dirt wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning 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.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Dirt
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Manning is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Manning pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (5) Dirt#SUB#
Manning working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt is in no mood to give up.
Dirt prevents Manning from taking his back.
Manning content just to control the position here.
Manning avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.#T8#
Manning prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Manning looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Dirt wants to hold on but Manning pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manning working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dirt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Manning! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, George Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 9 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Atkinson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.#T1#
Atkinson wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.#SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Atkinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Ibrahim is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.#T3#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim 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#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Atkinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Atkinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (10) Ibrahim#SUB#
Ibrahim lying in Atkinson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Atkinson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ibrahim taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerbandi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jack (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gerbandi is tapping! Great win for Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Laulhere, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Laulhere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Martinez
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laulhere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Laulhere's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard. #T3#
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#SUB#
Laulhere has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez 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#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.#T6#
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laulhere is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Martinez as he works his way to full guard.
#T7#
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Martinez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #T8#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laulhere is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laulhere has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet. #T9#
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Martinez gets full guard.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Martinez#T10#
Martinez tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.#SUB#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Martinez
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #T11#
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (9) vs (6) Martinez
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Martinez pulls Laulhere in to control the position.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Laulhere is looking to pass into half guard but Martinez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martinez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (9) vs (8) Martinez
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laulhere holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laulhere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (11) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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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 8 wins and 13 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Barnes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maximus regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus managing to control the position. #T1#
Maximus is continuing to stall.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
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.
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Maximus 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 wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Barnes is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Maximus controlling the position for now.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Maximus#T8#
Maximus manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus defends it well. #T9##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus trying to control here.
#T10#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Maximus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Maximus#T11#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Maximus takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus controlling from side mount. #T14#
Barnes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Matt Barnes 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Haygag Kapoian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kapoian moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kapoian can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Kapoian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kapoian (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Kapoian.
Kapoian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kapoian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kapoian can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kapoian 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.
Chai controlling the pace.
Kapoian wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Kapoian is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Kapoian has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Kapoian (0) vs (5) Chai
Kapoian being controlled for a moment.
Kapoian tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kapoian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kapoian (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai wants to take Kapoian's back but he can't do it this time.
Kapoian is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kapoian is working to get back to half guard.
Kapoian wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Kapoian working to try and regain half guard.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Chai 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.#T3#
Kapoian tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Kapoian is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai prevents Kapoian from getting the reversal.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kapoian to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kapoian (0) vs (10) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Kapoian wants to escape the position.
Chai is not going to allow Kapoian to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kapoian is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Kapoian taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thumb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Chancel won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Thumb
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T2#
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chancel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chancel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Thumb stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T4#
Chancel is really struggling to control Thumb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Chancel is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel 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.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for submissions but instead, Chancel has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chancel's guard.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (16) Thumb
Thumb looking to control but Chancel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chancel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (4) vs (19) Thumb
Well, with Thumb on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Chancel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb. #T8#
Thumb looking to hold on to the position here but Chancel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chancel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chancel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Chancel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (8) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #T9#
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control here.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb 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: Chancel (8) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Thumb is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a submission but Chancel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB#
Chancel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (10) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Well,Chancel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Chancel stays in close to Thumb's body and controls the position.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Chancel passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chancel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Well, if Chancel 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.
#T13#
Thumb is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Thumb 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: Chancel (10) vs (26) Thumb
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Chancel wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Chancel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 26 to 10.
A victorious Thom Thumb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 5 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vovchanchyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Gomes against the cage.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Gomes around his waist. Gomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Gomes stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gomes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Gomes has control of Vovchanchyn's left arm, preventing Vovchanchyn from doing any damage. #T1#
Vovchanchyn 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.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position. #T2#
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomes managing to control the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Vovchanchyn is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vovchanchyn is now in half guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vovchanchyn content to control rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard but Vovchanchyn has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn.#T6#
Vovchanchyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gomes's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #T7#
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to full guard.
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.#T8#
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
#T9#
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes controls Vovchanchyn momentarily but Vovchanchyn frees himself. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vovchanchyn passes into half guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vovchanchyn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (8) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (5) Gomes#T10#
Vovchanchyn has the hooks in. Gomes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vovchanchyn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn'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.
Gomes tries to break free.
#T11#
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vovchanchyn.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Vovchanchyn keeps control of the position.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Gomes trying to control but not successfully.
Vovchanchyn trying to control.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Gomes 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.
Vovchanchyn biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Vovchanchyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes reaches up and holds on to Vovchanchyn to control the position.
Gomes gets back to half guard.#T14#
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Fedor Vovchanchyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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