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Stepping Stone 84 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason clinches up with Jagonoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Jagonoy goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jagonoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
#T2#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (2) vs (4) Jagonoy
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jagonoy wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Jagonoy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Jagonoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mason defend it? Jagonoy steps over the head and cranks it - Mason is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jagonoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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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 1 wins and 4 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peyton as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Peyton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peyton is in Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Peyton won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is controlling Peyton's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peyton drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Peyton off! Peyton jumps back into Lake's guard.
Peyton is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Peyton wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Peyton being controlled here momentarily.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peyton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Peyton
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.#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Lake trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lake's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a triangle here. Lake is fighting it but it looks tight! Peyton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Peyton! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jim Lake!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lake shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt - Berry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Berry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lake to the mat! Lake manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Lake
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Lake has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Berry looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake looking to control.
#T2#
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake looking to control.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry is pushing down on Lake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lake is fighting to maintain full guard but Berry has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Berry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Berry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Berry sits in half guard. #SUB#
Berry seems to be working for a kimura but Lake defends the submission attempt.
Lake is positioning himself well to prevent Berry advancing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Berry is trying to work for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake 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.
Lake is controlling Berry's posture.#T5#
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry passes Lake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berry is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Berry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lake is just riding it out for now. Berry eventually gives up the hold.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Berry sits in half guard. #T6#
Lake gets full guard.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Lake 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lake holds on and takes a little breather.
Lake 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.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving. #T7#
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry is stalling in the full guard.
Berry is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake can't keep his opponent in guard - Berry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8##SUB#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake trying to control but Berry postures up.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (5) vs (0) Lake
Lake tries to hold on but Berry postures up.#T9#
Berry tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lake tries to hold on but Berry postures up.
Lake tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.
Berry tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake wants to control but Berry is having none of it.
Lake is looking to improve his position but Berry isn't that keen on the idea.#T10##SUB#
Berry working for a guillotine from mount but Lake is in no mood to give up.
Berry content just to control the position here.
Berry wants to control the pace but Lake is squirming around nicely.
Berry avoids the attempt from Lake to control.#SUB#
Berry working for a guillotine from mount but Lake is in no mood to give up.
Berry trying to control but Lake is having none of it.
Lake working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Berry looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lake 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.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Lake keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Lake is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Berry wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Berry is working hard here to advance position.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lake controlling Berry's posture.
Lake wants to improve his position but instead Berry has moved into half guard.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake 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: Berry (5) vs (2) Lake
Berry trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from McFee. McFee gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
McFee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kimura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McFee escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura prevents McFee from moving into mount.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
McFee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee trying to control the pace.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but McFee pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McFee tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
McFee wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
McFee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McFee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McFee trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.
McFee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is pressing down on McFee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kimura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFee has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Still in half guard, McFee seems content to control.
McFee tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFee prevents Kimura from improving his position.#T6#
McFee 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#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFee pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McFee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T7#
McFee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing McFee from advancing position.
McFee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) McFee
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura 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.
McFee is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but McFee has control of the leg. #T8#
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McFee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (9) McFee
McFee avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
McFee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T9#
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but McFee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (12) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#T10#
McFee wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling McFee's trapped leg to prevent McFee from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
McFee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to get back to full guard but McFee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (15) McFee#T12#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead McFee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (18) McFee
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura turns into McFee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (18) McFee
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura stays in close to McFee's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control but McFee is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but McFee is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
McFee is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (20) McFee
McFee stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (23) McFee
McFee working away.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away. #T14#
McFee working away.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but McFee postures up.
Kimura is not content to let McFee control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McFee wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Nedry McFee 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hageman forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hageman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Hageman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman is looking for a takedown.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#TD#
Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hageman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Hageman dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes#T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hageman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hageman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes
Hageman is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Hageman is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T8#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hageman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to control.
#T10#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Barnes
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hageman is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Hageman to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T12#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
Hageman trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard. #T14#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 4.
Trevor Barnes 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Cheese up against the cage.
Plant is pressed up against the cage. Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plant down to the mat. Plant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plant fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Plant tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Plant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheese.
#TD#
Cheese has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plant uses from the top position.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Plant drops back looking for a leg! Cheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheese manages to kick Plant off! Plant jumps back into Cheese's guard.
Plant controlling from the top position.
Plant is pushing down on Cheese's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheese is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Plant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cheese! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (3) Plant
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to take Cheese's back but instead Cheese gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Plant is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away. #T3#
Well, if Plant 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.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Cheese has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Plant trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plant is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.#T6#
Plant trying to control from Cheese's half guard. Cheese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to pass to mount but Cheese is defending the position. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheese is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Plant content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Plant is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now.
Plant controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9##SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #T10#
Plant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (6) Plant#SUB2#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheese knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (0) vs (8) Plant#T11#
Cheese wants to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plant content just to control the position here.
Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Plant wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Plant trying to control but Cheese is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Plant controlling his opponent.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Plant is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheese has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Plant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cheese is now in Plant's guard. A big mistake from Plant there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (8) Plant
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T14#
Plant 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.
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (10) Plant
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Kersikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well.
Hole tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hole is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Hole wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Hole wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Hole is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (0) vs (9) Kersikov
Hole wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kersikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hole is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hole (0) vs (12) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Hole from escaping the position.
#T4#
Hole trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Hole can't escape the position.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Hole looks to control.
Hole wants to escape the position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (12) Kersikov
Hole 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.
Hole wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T5#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (14) Kersikov
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (17) Kersikov
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Kersikov passes Hole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov mounts Hole! Really nice guard pass there!
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Hole is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Hole tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Hole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole regains half guard.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Hole controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hole is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (23) Kersikov
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Hole tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Hole's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Hole is looking for a sweep.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Hole sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T13#
Kersikov stalling.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it.
Hole moves into full guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.#T14#
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Hole wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (2) vs (26) Kersikov
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Hole 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 2.
Our winner, Nykolai Kersikov, 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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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 13 wins and 10 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dong. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeping hold of Dong's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Dong tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai moves into full guard.
#T1#
Dong postures up.
Dong is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to control but Dong postures up.
Dong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Chai#T2#
Dong controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Dong is having none of it.#T3#
Dong trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Dong controlling the pace for now.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Dong has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chai turns into him and now he's in Dong's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (7) vs (2) Chai
Chai 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. #T5#
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dong holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Dong wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (5) Chai
Dong is being controlled here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Chai stalling. #T8#
Dong has his hands clasped together around Chai's back. He's all about the action.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Dong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Dong tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Dong gets back to full guard.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (9) vs (5) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Chai controlling Dong's posture.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (9) vs (7) Chai#T11#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dong tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dong wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Chai is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai prevents Dong from improving his position.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (9) vs (10) Chai#T14#
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Dong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (11) vs (10) Chai#SUB2#
Dong looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dong paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dong's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Choo Oi postures up. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has control of Choo Oi's left arm, preventing Choo Oi from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriguez (4) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Choo Oi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Choo Oi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Choo Oi gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stays in close to Choo Oi's body and controls the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Rodriguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Choo Oi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Choo Oi up and slammed him! Choo Oi can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Choo Oi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (9) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay.
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (12) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Choo Oi is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Choo Oi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T8##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choo Oi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choo Oi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choo Oi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (4) Choo Oi
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez 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: Rodriguez (17) vs (4) Choo Oi#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Choo Oi 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.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Choo Oi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choo Oi keeps working. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Choo Oi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choo Oi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Choo Oi tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Majere working for a triangle but Yi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yi is posturing up here but Majere has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yi has to tap! Slick submission there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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