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Stepping Stone 76 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Danner moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Danner tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Mendes
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danner defends it easily.
Danner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mendes 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.
Danner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Danner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danner content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Danner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danner is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Danner has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Mendes is pressing down on Danner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Danner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard. #T4#
Mendes won't allow Danner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily.
Danner controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mendes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Danner pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Mendes#T5#
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to hold on but Danner postures up.
Mendes is trying desperately to improve position.
Danner controlling the position easily from mount.
Danner avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.#T6#
Danner wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes is trying to reverse the position but instead Danner has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes tries to roll but Danner sticks to his back.
Mendes trying to control the hands but Danner won't let him.
Danner biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Danner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendes trying to control but not successfully.
Danner controlling the position well here. Mendes rolled but Danner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Danner looking to hold on to the position here but Mendes rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes controls Danner momentarily but Danner frees himself.
Danner won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #T9#
Danner is looking to advance position but Mendes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danner (8) vs (4) Mendes
Danner is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Danner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Danner is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mendes working for a submission but Danner is keeping him at bay.
Mendes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (7) Mendes#T10#
I really don't envy Danner right now.
Danner trying to control the action but Mendes just sinks the hooks in.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Danner tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mendes has his arm under Danner's chin here. Game over son! Mendes squeezes tightly and Danner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes!
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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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 2 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafa Peziev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Peziev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Innkeeper was covering up waiting for the punch and Peziev finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Peziev
Peziev wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
Innkeeper trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Peziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peziev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peziev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peziev tries to free his leg and advance position but Innkeeper is retaining full guard.
Peziev is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peziev on the ground.
Innkeeper pulls Peziev in close to his closed guard and prevents Peziev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Peziev trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Innkeeper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Innkeeper continues to stall.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Peziev drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Peziev off! Peziev jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peziev 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. #SUB#
Innkeeper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peziev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Innkeeper is tightening it up a little... Peziev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peziev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peziev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Innkeeper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gotosleep Innkeeper!
In defeat, Rafa Peziev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I be back, fuk rucians'. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhodeo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Chancel wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Chancel 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. #T1#
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Chancel
Rhodeo passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancel reverses the position - he's now on top in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (4) Chancel#T2##SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodeo pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (4) vs (4) Chancel
Rhodeo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chancel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhodeo. #T3##SUB#
Rhodeo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chancel is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Chancel has his hands clasped together around Rhodeo's back. He's all about the action.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
#SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Rhodeo.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rhodeo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chancel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well. #T6#
Chancel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (4) Chancel
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rhodeo (9) vs (4) Chancel#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Rhodeo moves to his opponent's back but Chancel bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (6) Chancel#SUB#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Chancel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhodeo's guard.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Rhodeo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (6) Chancel#SUB#
Chancel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chancel tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Rhodeo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chancel tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo wants to control but Chancel manages to buck him off and is now in Rhodeo's guard! Nice work there by Chancel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (8) Chancel
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (11) Chancel#T9#
Chancel tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Chancel looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (15) vs (11) Chancel
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (15) vs (13) Chancel
Chancel pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (15) vs (16) Chancel
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chancel tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (17) vs (16) Chancel
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Rhodeo controlling him for the moment.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Chancel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (17) vs (18) Chancel
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Chancel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chancel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rhodeo has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo is breathing heavily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Chancel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 18 to 17. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Hug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hug has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kersikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Kersikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hug instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hug turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Hug
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Hug tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Hug taking a breather here. #T3#
Kersikov prevents Hug from moving into mount.
Hug is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Hug advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (6) Hug
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov won't allow Hug to pass to mount. #T5#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Hug not doing much here.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Hug trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T6#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
Kersikov is trying to control but Hug manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (9) Hug
Hug content just to control the position here. #T8#
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Let's hope that Hug has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
#T10#
Kersikov wants to sweep but Hug has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (12) Hug
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Hug controls the position.
Hug tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov is trying to control but Hug manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (15) Hug
Kersikov wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Hug wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hug controlling the pace for now.
Hug avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T12#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hug fails to move to back control.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Hug wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hug wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Hug controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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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 11 wins and 3 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Sherk.
#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Sherk prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sherk's chin but Sherk turns very nicely into Barnes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sherk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pulls Sherk in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherk from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T1#
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is controlling Sherk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sherk is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sherk.#T3##SUB#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sherk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sherk has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (12) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Sherk is keeping him at bay.
Barnes wants to take Sherk's back here but Sherk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Sherk from getting the reversal.#T5#
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sherk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sherk and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sherk tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherk, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Sherk is defending well. #T8#
Barnes wants to control but Sherk is keeping him busy.
Barnes working away.
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sherk wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (15) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sherk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sherk! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture. #T10#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Sherk trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk 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: Sherk (6) vs (17) Barnes
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Sherk is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (9) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sherk prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb swats away the attempt to clinch by Manning.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Manning avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thumb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (4) vs (0) Manning
Thumb working away.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Thumb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Manning tries to improve position but can't.
Thumb controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Manning regains half guard.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (0) Manning
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Manning frees his head quite easily.
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Thumb has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (0) Manning
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Manning manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Manning preventing the sweep.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T9#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Manning drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Manning
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Manning throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thumb uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Manning
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (17) vs (2) Manning#T10#
Manning can't escape the position.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb mounts Manning! Really nice guard pass there! #T11#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning is looking to get to half guard.
Thumb controlling from mount. #SUB#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manning is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb takes Manning's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (20) vs (2) Manning
Thumb controls the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb wants to control the position but Manning frees himself and scrambles - Thumb manages to regain control in side control.
Manning tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Manning denies him.
Manning sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb wants to work for an arm triangle but Manning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (23) vs (2) Manning
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Thumb takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (26) vs (2) Manning
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.
Manning turns into Thumb and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (26) vs (4) Manning
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cheese has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cheese jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov to the mat.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Kersikov stands and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (3) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cheese! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Cheese wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Cheese prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Cheese from escaping the position.
#T3#
Cheese is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Cheese right now.
#T5#
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cheese doesn't escape.
Cheese is trying to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Cheese's back but Cheese is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cheese. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (8) Kersikov#T6#
Cheese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Cheese takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheese's best efforts.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheese controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheese won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T9#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cheese sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard. #T10#
Kersikov trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (8) vs (8) Kersikov
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is just holding on here. Cheese manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (11) vs (8) Kersikov
Cheese controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cheese's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (11) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cheese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kersikov stands and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (11) vs (13) Kersikov
Cheese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.#T14#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 11.
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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cahute showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Drago
Cahute trying to control the pace.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Cahute performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahute uses his free foot to push down on Drago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Drago
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Drago is in trouble now - Cahute has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (0) Drago
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Cahute keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (11) vs (0) Drago
Cahute is hanging on to Drago's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cahute 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, Drago has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cahute controls the action.#SUB#
Drago showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Cahute is hanging on to Drago's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cahute's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cahute is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drago for a finish.
Cahute doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (11) vs (2) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Cahute slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Drago
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago looks winded!
Cahute passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Drago defending well. #T5#
Cahute is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Cahute is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Cahute seems content to control.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
Cahute trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura here.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Still in half guard, Cahute seems content to control.
Cahute has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Cahute is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cahute in particular looking to stall.
Drago moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Cahute is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Cahute passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (16) vs (2) Drago#T11#
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.#SUB#
Cahute working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Cahute looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it. #T12#
Cahute trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago working to try and regain half guard.
Cahute wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cahute is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drago to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drago shrugs it off.
Drago regains half guard.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
#T13#
Cahute slips nicely into half guard.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (19) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cahute.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Cahute with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cahute tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cahute 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!
Cahute is pushing down on Drago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drago is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Drago with the active half guard here but Cahute passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (22) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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