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Stepping Stone 85 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mafner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mafner has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levesque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mafner.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Mafner.
Mafner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Mafner dives in and scores a takedown into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Mafner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (2) Mafner
Levesque passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Levesque escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Levesque! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (5) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is trying to get an arm triangle but Mafner is defending well.
Mafner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Levesque trying to control the action but Mafner is working from the bottom.
Mafner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levesque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Levesque (7) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mafner is surviving well by controlling Levesque's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Levesque throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mafner has his hands clasped together but Levesque breaks the hold and Mafner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ionas Demetriou!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Demetriou wants to clinch up but Danner keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Danner pushes Demetriou up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Danner has picked Demetriou up - he's going for a ride! Danner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Demetriou
Demetriou is looking for a sweep. Danner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Demetriou
Danner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demetriou is desperately trying to improve his position but Danner has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demetriou has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Demetriou
Demetriou tries to escape but Danner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Demetriou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Demetriou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Danner tightening his grip on Demetriou, looking for the choke.
Danner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demetriou can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Demetriou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danner.
Danner gets his hands free as Demetriou looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demetriou can't escape the position.
Danner not allowing Demetriou to control his hands.
Danner keeps control of the position as Demetriou tries to break free.
Demetriou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Danner's guard. Nice work there by Demetriou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (8) vs (2) Demetriou#T2#
Demetriou trying to control the position from guard on top but Danner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demetriou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demetriou looking to sit in guard and control but Danner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (10) vs (2) Demetriou
Danner pushes down on Demetriou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demetriou wants to control but Danner is keeping busy.
#T3#
Demetriou wants to sweep but Danner has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (13) vs (2) Demetriou
Demetriou tries to improve position but can't.
Danner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Demetriou will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Demetriou is trying to improve his position.
Danner takes a little break here. Demetriou wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Demetriou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Demetriou is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Demetriou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Danner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demetriou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Demetriou wants to control but Danner postures up.#T5#
Danner just content to control the position. #SUB#
Demetriou wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Danner has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Demetriou's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Demetriou is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Danner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Danner!
Our winner, Billy Danner, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Innkeeper defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Innkeeper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Innkeeper is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Innkeeper is avoiding it.
Innkeeper is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Innkeeper against the cage.
#TD#
Innkeeper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (3) Barnes
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Innkeeper denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending well.
Innkeeper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Innkeeper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Innkeeper denies him.
Innkeeper is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Innkeeper has one of Barnes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Innkeeper is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Innkeeper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Innkeeper. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (3) Barnes#T3#
Barnes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Innkeeper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Innkeeper prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Innkeeper trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Innkeeper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Innkeeper is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Innkeeper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Innkeeper's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Innkeeper doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Innkeeper, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Innkeeper, looking for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Innkeeper is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
Innkeeper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Barnes is trying to control but Innkeeper is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Innkeeper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Innkeeper tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T8#
Innkeeper is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Innkeeper (4) vs (10) Barnes
Innkeeper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Innkeeper defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (6) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Innkeeper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Innkeeper controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Barnes looking to control but Innkeeper passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Innkeeper is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T12#
Barnes is trying to hold Innkeeper in close to prevent damage but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Innkeeper is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Innkeeper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well,Innkeeper is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Innkeeper stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T14#
Barnes controls Innkeeper momentarily but Innkeeper frees himself.
Innkeeper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shah has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Waterman jumps guard and drags Shah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shah manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (0) vs (2) Waterman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shah holds on and takes a little breather.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shah looking to control.
Waterman stopping the sweep attempt from Shah.
Waterman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (0) vs (5) Waterman
Waterman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (0) vs (7) Waterman#SUB2#
Shah defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Shah wants to hold on but Waterman pushes him away.
Shah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Waterman is stalling here but it's allowed Shah to get half guard.
Waterman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shah keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass.
Shah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shah trying to keep a closed guard but Waterman is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (7) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman can't keep his opponent in guard - Shah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waterman tries to get to full guard but Shah has control of the leg.
Waterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterman.
Shah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waterman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (9) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waterman has Shah in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (4) vs (9) Waterman
Waterman 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: Shah (4) vs (11) Waterman#T3##SUB2#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Shah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Waterman seems to be working for a kimura but Shah defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Shah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Waterman is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it. #SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Shah trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman trying to control from half guard but Shah is working away.
Shah wants to control but Waterman is keeping busy.
Shah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
Waterman trying to mount his opponent but Shah defends it. #T5#
Shah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waterman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (4) vs (14) Waterman
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shah tries to lock up and control but Waterman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Waterman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shah has worked his arm free - good work by Shah!
Shah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shah tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Waterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Waterman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Waterman advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (4) vs (16) Waterman
Shah is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Waterman looking to secure an arm triangle but Shah defends it well. #SUB2#
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7#
Waterman fails to advance to Shah's back.
Shah is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Waterman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shah (4) vs (19) Waterman#SUB2#
Shah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waterman is not going to allow Shah to sit and survive in this position.
Shah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterman on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
Waterman working for the choke.
Waterman avoiding Shah 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Waterman working for a choke but Shah is defending well. #SUB2#
Waterman has got one arm under Shah's chin. This could be trouble... Shah trying to control the other hand but Waterman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shah has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandini napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (4) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini wants to control but Lake postures up.
Lake trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Lake controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandini is working to tighten his grip on Lake's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lake has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bandini is really squeezing tight and eventually Lake passes out! Bandini breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynar wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynar is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Lynar circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Lynar clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Lynar decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.#SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynar is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Lynar defends it. #T2##SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well. #T3#
Lynar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (3) Kersikov
Lynar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Lynar can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lynar to control.
Lynar is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov tries to control but Lynar wriggling away.
Lynar is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (6) Kersikov
I really don't envy Lynar right now.
Lynar just looking to survive in the bad position. #T6#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Lynar tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lynar tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Lynar working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov looking to control but Lynar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynar wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Lynar is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lynar's body.
Lynar tries to break free.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Lynar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Lynar is in bad spot here.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is hanging on to Lynar's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Lynar right now.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Lynar is staying busy.#T9#
Lynar trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Lynar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free. #T10#
I would not like to be Lynar right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Lynar tries to break free.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Lynar tries to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Lynar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Lynar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Lynar rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Lynar tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Lynar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynar trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Lynar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Lynar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Lynar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Lynar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (9) Kersikov#SUB#
Lynar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynar has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (11) Kersikov#SUB#
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lynar has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 11 to 2.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spots shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaul sprawls well. He's pushed Spots's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Spots looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Spots
Gaul has control of Spots's left arm, preventing Spots from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spots looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Spots
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Spots to pass to mount.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gaul trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Spots sits in half guard.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position. #SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spots trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Spots is still trying to improve position.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gaul controls Spots momentarily but Spots frees himself.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Spots is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spots controls the pace.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Spots must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spots controlling from the top position. #T5#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gaul working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spots has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) Spots#SUB2#
Spots working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spots controlling the action here.
Spots's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Spots is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Spots is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spots can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Spots 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.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spots trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T10#
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spots controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spots doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spots manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Spots got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spots has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul can't keep his opponent in guard - Spots advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is looking to control Spots's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Spots stalling.
Spots is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaul reverses the position - he's now on top in Spots's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Spots#T13#
Spots is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Spots 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.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Spots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Spots
Spots is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Spots is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spots is surviving well by controlling Gaul's body position as best he can.
Spots wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Gaul tries to control but Spots wriggling away.
Spots is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul wants to control the pace but Spots is squirming around nicely.
Spots is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spots wins on points by 8 to 5.
Dick Spots took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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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 7 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kyng has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cartwright regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng'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.#T1#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Cartwright is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controls the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyng 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.
#T3#
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright has his hands clasped together around Kyng's back. He's all about the action.
Kyng prevents Cartwright from improving his position.#T4#
Kyng trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Kyng has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#T8#
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartwright is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture. #T10#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kyng is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Cartwright is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#T12#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Cartwright trying to control here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tanner Kyng 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 16 wins and 5 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shart circles away.
Hlervu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shart sprawls well. Shart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hlervu gets slowly back to his feet.
Shart wants to counter with a clinch but Hlervu pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hlervu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Shart
Shart won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is trying to control but Hlervu passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Shart
Shart tries to improve position but can't.
Shart is trying to work for a sweep but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Shart#T1##SUB#
Hlervu has hold of Shart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hlervu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shart has worked his arm free - good work by Shart!
Shart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Shart
Hlervu trying to control but Shart is having none of it. #SUB#
Hlervu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2##SUB#
Hlervu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hlervu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shart gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
#SUB2#
Shart has his foot on Hlervu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlervu works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is pushing down on Shart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shart is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Shart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hlervu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shart. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Hlervu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shart, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Shart is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hlervu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shart is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Shart is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hlervu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Shart wants to control but Hlervu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shart is staying active underneath Hlervu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (16) vs (0) Shart#T7#
Shart is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Hlervu wants to finish this one by submission but Shart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hlervu.
Shart tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlervu looking to control but Shart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hlervu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shart has worked his arm free - good work by Shart!
Shart is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hlervu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (16) vs (4) Shart
Shart is looking to control Hlervu but Hlervu is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Shart is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hlervu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hlervu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB2#
Shart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hlervu is defending well though. Shart let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Shart breaks the grip.
Shart controls the position.#SUB2#
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10#
Hlervu can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shart gets his way!
#SUB2#
Shart looking to break Hlervu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hlervu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hlervu reverses the position brilliantly into Shart's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (18) vs (4) Shart#SUB#
Hlervu drops back looking for a leg! Shart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shart manages to kick Hlervu off! Hlervu jumps back into Shart's guard. #T11##SUB#
Hlervu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shart dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (18) vs (6) Shart
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu 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.#T12#
Hlervu wants to improve his position but instead Shart has moved into half guard.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hlervu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shart pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (9) Shart
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Hlervu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shart's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (22) vs (9) Shart
Shart tries to break free.
Shart is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hlervu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shart wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hlervu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hlervu is working for a rear naked choke. Shart is not defending it well and Hlervu has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Shart refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Shart's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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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 7 wins and 11 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Elvul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (0) vs (4) Elvul
Finn tries to buck Elvul off but Elvul is having none of it.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul trying to control the position but Finn is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elvul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elvul is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elvul defends it easily.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Elvul 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.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Finn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Elvul escapes and throws Finn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (7) Elvul
Finn looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (0) vs (9) Elvul#T4#
Elvul tries to control but Finn wriggling away.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Finn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Elvul wants to control the action but instead Finn gets a body lock and reverses into Elvul's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Elvul
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (9) Elvul
Elvul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Elvul tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Finn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (9) Elvul#SUB#
Finn has control of Elvul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elvul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Elvul tries to reverse the position but Finn maintains control.
Finn wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Finn working for a submission but Elvul is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Finn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elvul is now in Finn's guard. A big mistake from Finn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (11) Elvul
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elvul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elvul passes into half guard. #T8#
Elvul prevents Finn from improving his position.
Elvul wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
Finn keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Finn wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Elvul works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (14) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul goes for an armbar but Finn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Finn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (14) Elvul
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.#T10#
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elvul's guard.
Elvul wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (13) vs (14) Elvul#SUB#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Elvul has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Elvul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (13) vs (16) Elvul#T11#
Finn is trying to hold Elvul in close to prevent damage but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul. #SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Finn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage. #T12##SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul.
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Elvul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elvul has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.
Elvul looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (16) Elvul
Elvul 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.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Elvul working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (15) vs (18) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 18 to 15.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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