 |
Stepping Stone 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Spanks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Fuisse
Fuisse keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Fuisse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Fuisse controlling Spanks's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Fuisse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Spanks controlling him for the moment.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse looking to control.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Fuisse#T2#
Spanks is trying to control the position but Fuisse postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuisse is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spanks is trying to keep Fuisse in close.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Fuisse tries to pass.
Fuisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to control the position.
Spanks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB2#
Fuisse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Fuisse trying to control the position.
Spanks is pushing down on Fuisse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuisse is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (2) Fuisse
Spanks wants to take Fuisse's back here but Fuisse is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fuisse wants to control but Spanks is having none of it.#T4#
Spanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Fuisse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuisse is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (10) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuisse is defending well though. Spanks let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Spanks tightening his grip on Fuisse, looking for the choke. #T5#
Spanks is trying to stick to Fuisse's back but Fuisse is turning into Spanks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Spanks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fuisse. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (10) vs (4) Fuisse
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuisse is one step ahead there.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuisse wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
Fuisse forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Fuisse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Fuisse is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Fuisse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spanks trying to hold on to Fuisse's head to control him but Fuisse postures up.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuisse wants to free his trapped foot but Spanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Spanks 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.
Fuisse controlling from the top position.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (12) vs (4) Fuisse
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is working from the bottom. #T8#
Spanks forces his way into half guard.
Fuisse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Spanks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuisse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spanks has Fuisse in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (12) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fuisse drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Fuisse off! Fuisse jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Spanks is trying to keep Fuisse in close.
Fuisse won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Spanks 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: Spanks (14) vs (6) Fuisse
Spanks wants to pass to mount but Fuisse is defending the position.
Spanks trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fuisse wants to get back to full guard.
Fuisse trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks moves into full mount! Fuisse won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (17) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Fuisse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it. #T11#
Fuisse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it.
Fuisse has given up his back. Will we see Spanks going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (20) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuisse is controlling his hands well. #T12##SUB#
Spanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fuisse can't escape the position.
Fuisse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuisse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (23) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fuisse, who protects the arm well.
Spanks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fuisse's legs. #T13#
Spanks works to advance to full mount. Fuisse defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (25) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse regains half guard.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Fuisse won't allow it.
Fuisse is looking to improve his position.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Fuisse is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Spanks moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (28) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fuisse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spanks's guard! Nice work there by Fuisse! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (28) vs (8) Fuisse
Fuisse stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.
Fuisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuisse manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (30) vs (8) Fuisse
Fuisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks takes the fight on points by 30 to 8. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie gets full guard.
Walker stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Walker 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.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker controlling the pace. #T4#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Walker 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.#T5#
Walker wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Walker not doing much here.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Walker not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.#T8#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10#
Walker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is continuing to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Walker
Walker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Walker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walker is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Walker has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Walker taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loma Gracie!
A very excited looking Loma Gracie 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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plant can't get the takedown.
Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smyth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smyth can't fight it off and eventually Plant manages to take the fight to the floor. Smyth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Smyth
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (5) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smyth is now in Plant's guard. A big mistake from Plant there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (5) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Smyth 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. #SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plant dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (2) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Plant moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (10) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth prevents Plant from moving into mount.
Plant takes a little break here. Smyth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth manages to get back to half guard.
Plant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (13) vs (2) Smyth#T4#
Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant controlling from mount.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Plant tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Smyth tries to hold on but Plant postures up.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
#T6#
Plant wants to take a breather but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (16) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Plant wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Plant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smyth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (16) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant has Smyth pulled in close to control his posture.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smyth 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. #SUB2#
Smyth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plant! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (20) vs (4) Smyth#SUB#
Plant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smyth, who protects the arm well.
Smyth tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Plant taking a breather here. #SUB#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Plant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Plant gets to mount! Smyth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (22) vs (4) Smyth
Plant wants to control but instead Smyth manages to regain half guard.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (25) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Plant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smyth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smyth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (25) vs (8) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Smyth wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Smyth is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant is pressing down on Smyth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is controlling Smyth's posture.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13#
Smyth won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant managing to control the position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smyth 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.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant takes the fight on points by 25 to 8. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 2 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Berendas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Berendas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes is controlling Berendas's posture.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Barnes 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#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berendas has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (7) Barnes#T5#
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T7#
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Barnes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (4) vs (9) Barnes
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Berendas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes prevents Berendas from getting the reversal.#T9#
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Berendas is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Berendas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (4) vs (15) Barnes
I would not like to be Berendas right now.
Barnes trying to control.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Berendas is controlling his hands well. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berendas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berendas for a finish.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Berendas pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Berendas is defending well.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Berendas tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barnes avoiding Berendas 's attempts to control his hands.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Berendas frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 11 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Shaver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (4) vs (0) Miles
Shaver trying to control the action but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles gets back to half guard.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working. #SUB#
Shaver is looking for a kimura here.
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg. #T1#
Miles won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Miles trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Miles won't allow it.
Shaver is thwarting Miles's attempts to control the position.
Shaver is pressing down on Miles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles is holding on for now.
Miles is not content to let Shaver control the position.#T2##SUB#
Shaver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miles defends it well.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Miles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Shaver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (7) vs (0) Miles
Miles is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Shaver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver staying calm.#SUB#
Shaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well. #T4#
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Miles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Miles defending well. #T6#
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it. #T7#
Shaver works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (10) vs (0) Miles
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver looking to control but Miles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miles wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.
Shaver tries to control but Miles wriggling away.
Miles wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Shaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miles is holding on tight.
#T8#
Miles working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver wants to take Miles's back but he can't do it this time.
Miles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaver stalling.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Miles wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles is refusing to be controlled, as Shaver sits in half guard.
Miles won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Miles is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shaver is working for a kimura but Miles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Shaver is looking to advance position but Miles won't allow it. #SUB#
Miles is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaver.
Miles trying to control from the bottom.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Shaver trying to control the action but Miles is working from the bottom.
Shaver is really struggling to control Miles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shaver works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (13) vs (0) Miles#SUB#
Shaver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miles is surviving well by controlling Shaver's body position as best he can.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miles to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (16) vs (0) Miles
Miles is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaver off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Shaver has the hooks in. Miles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shaver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Shaver looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Miles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Miles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (16) vs (2) Miles
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miles wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there. #T14#
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shaver 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!
Miles won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Beaver Shaver 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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandini tries to clinch but Philbert is having none of it.
Bandini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Philbert looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Bandini
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.
Bandini prevents Philbert from moving into mount.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini has one of Philbert's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Philbert is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Philbert stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.#T4#
Philbert content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philbert to get the leverage.
Philbert passes into side control, despite Bandini's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert working away.
Philbert advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (13) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Philbert working for a submission but Bandini is keeping him at bay.
Bandini holds on, trying desperately to control.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandini regains half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Bandini is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Bandini moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Philbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Bandini 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.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a triangle here but Philbert uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Philbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Bandini tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away. #T9##SUB#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (16) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #T10#
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Philbert is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Philbert. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini working away.#T11#
Bandini controlling from side mount.
Philbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Bandini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bandini is working for a kimura but Philbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (8) 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! #T14##SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Philbert has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandini but great work by Philbert. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (20) vs (8) Bandini
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (20) vs (10) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake shoots for a double leg takedown but Choo Oi sprawls well. He's pushed Lake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choo Oi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lake closes the distance and clinches up with Choo Oi, looking for a takedown. Lake pushes Choo Oi against the cage but Choo Oi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choo Oi wants to counter with a clinch but Lake pushes him away.#TD#
Lake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choo Oi to the ground. Lake is now in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Oi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choo Oi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lake has his hands clasped together but Choo Oi extends and breaks Lake's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Choo Oi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
After winning the bout, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
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 11 wins and 9 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Notturna. #TD2#
Yi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Yi
Yi is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Notturna is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Yi!
A very excited looking Jin Yi 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. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
#T5#
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Garcia is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T7#
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovchanchyn.#T8#
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T9#
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T10#
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
#T11#
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T12#
Garcia wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage. #CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T13#
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vovchanchyn sprawls well. Vovchanchyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T14#
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Vovchanchyn is heads and Garcia is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
