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Stepping Stone 91 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabatello tries to pull guard but Mohammad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mohammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sabatello is defending well.
Sabatello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mohammad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabatello is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sabatello pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sabatello isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mohammad stacks Sabatello on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mohammad! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mohammad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabatello tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.
Mohammad works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabatello tries to reverse the position but Mohammad maintains control.
Mohammad content just to control the position here.
Mohammad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabatello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Mohammad controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohammad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sabatello. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (9) vs (0) Sabatello
Mohammad slows the pace down.
Sabatello looks to move to half guard but instead Mohammad has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (11) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Sabatello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mohammad passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (14) vs (0) Sabatello#T3#
Sabatello tries to improve position but can't.
Sabatello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mohammad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (16) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello is trying to escape the mount.
Mohammad controlling from mount.
Sabatello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mohammad controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sabatello defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mohammad.
Sabatello can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mohammad controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mohammad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Mohammad has control of Sabatello's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sabatello regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sabatello can't escape the position.
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Sabatello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad controlling from the full mount.
Mohammad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Mohammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatello for as long as he can get away with.
Sabatello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mohammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sabatello 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: Mohammad (16) vs (2) Sabatello
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mohammad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (18) vs (2) Sabatello#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Mohammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Mohammad.#T7##SUB2#
Sabatello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mohammad has picked Sabatello up and slammed him! Sabatello can't keep hold of the triangle and Mohammad manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (21) vs (2) Sabatello
Mohammad controls the position.
Sabatello is trying to work for a sweep but Mohammad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (23) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello working to try and regain half guard.
Mohammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mohammad is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sabatello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sabatello shrugs it off.
Sabatello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabatello 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.#T8##SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Mohammad seems content to control.
Sabatello wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabatello is just riding it out for now. Mohammad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mohammad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabatello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mohammad.
Sabatello wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
#T9#
Mohammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammad prevents Sabatello from improving his position.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatello has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Mohammad is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mohammad passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (26) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello looks winded!
Sabatello is being controlled here.
Sabatello is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mohammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Mohammad controlling the position from side mount.
Sabatello tries to buck Mohammad off but Mohammad is having none of it.#SUB#
Mohammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatello tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sabatello's face as Mohammad controls the position.
Sabatello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mohammad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (28) vs (2) Sabatello#T12#
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohammad continues to stall.
Sabatello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mohammad controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB#
Mohammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sabatello actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mohammad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sabatello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Mohammad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sabatello. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (31) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello being controlled for a moment.
Sabatello is trying to work for a sweep but Mohammad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mohammad (33) vs (2) Sabatello
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad takes the fight on points by 33 to 2. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Biden rushes Levesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Biden has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Levesque is trying to keep an underhook but Biden manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Biden
Levesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden wants to pass the guard but Levesque is defending well. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Biden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Biden wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biden wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.#SUB#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Levesque looking for a triangle here. Biden is fighting it but it looks tight! Levesque pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Biden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miles Levesque!
A victorious Miles Levesque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Danner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Danner rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Danner tightens his grip and picks Gomes up, before dumping him to the ground. Gomes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Danner
Danner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Danner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Danner controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in The Forge inform me that Danner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Let's hope that Danner 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.
Danner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Danner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Danner
Gomes wants to control from the top but Danner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Danner has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Danner is keeping the position.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danner pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Danner trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Danner pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Danner keeps moving.
Gomes is really struggling to control Danner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Danner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Danner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Danner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Danner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Danner wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Danner
Gomes trying to control but Danner is having none of it.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6#
Danner working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes trying to control but Danner is having none of it.
Danner can't escape the position.
Danner tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Danner is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB#
Gomes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Danner looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gomes! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Gomes!
A relieved looking David Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Danner spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me. '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into Boogerfish's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Boogerfish
Chancel 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel won't allow Boogerfish to sweep him here.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Boogerfish is keeping the position.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Boogerfish controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel 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. #T1#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Boogerfish is keeping the position.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Boogerfish is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boogerfish avoid being mounted?
Chancel is looking to advance position but Boogerfish won't allow it.
Chancel controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Boogerfish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel wants to free his trapped foot but Boogerfish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Boogerfish is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boogerfish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Chancel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been informed that Boogerfish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Boogerfish is defending the position. #T4#
Boogerfish wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a kimura here.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Boogerfish#T5#
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boogerfish for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boogerfish wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.#T8#
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Chancel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boogerfish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T9#
Boogerfish is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boogerfish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chancel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chancel continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Boogerfish can't escape the position.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.#T12#
Boogerfish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chancel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel content just to control the position here. #T14#
Boogerfish sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boogerfish 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: Chancel (5) vs (4) Boogerfish
Chancel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boogerfish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chancel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boogerfish looks winded!
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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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 4 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Dirt feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Dirt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rick sprawls well initially but Dirt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick controlling Dirt's posture.
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.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Dirt looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Dirt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Rick gets full guard.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Dirt advances to half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick trying to control but Dirt postures up.
Rick wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick is controlling Dirt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dirt prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Rick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick tries to roll over but Dirt keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Rick
Dirt tries to advance position but instead Rick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Dirt is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Dirt postures up.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dirt passes into half guard.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it. #T6#
Dirt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Rick defends it well. #SUB#
Dirt working for a guillotine from mount but Rick is in no mood to give up.
Dirt wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely.
Rick tries to hold on but Dirt postures up.
Dirt prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is having none of it. #SUB#
Dirt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rick turns into him and now he's in Dirt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Rick#T7#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Rick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick postures up.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Rick passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Rick wants to free his trapped foot but Dirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirt.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rick controls the pace.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rick wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rick not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working. #T10#
Rick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Dirt is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rick 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.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick stalling.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Rick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rick is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Rick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dirt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (2) Rick
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is pressing down on Dirt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (4) Rick
Dirt keeping full guard, as Rick tries to pass.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Rick is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Rick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Rick
Rick working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alawi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hug has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alawi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alawi (0) vs (4) Hug
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alawi's body.
Alawi trying to control the position but Hug manages to sink in the hooks.
Hug has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hug is riding his opponent, not letting Alawi buck him off.
Well, with Hug on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alawi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug keeps control of the position as Alawi tries to break free.
#T1#
Alawi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hug's guard. Nice work there by Alawi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (2) vs (4) Hug#SUB#
Alawi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hug manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alawi has Hug in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (2) vs (6) Hug
Hug won't allow Alawi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alawi looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi trying to control but Hug postures up.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Alawi trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Hug looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Alawi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hug jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (2) vs (9) Hug
Alawi is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
Alawi sneaks back into half guard.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Alawi trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Hug trying to mount his opponent but Alawi defends it.
Hug prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Alawi trying to control the position.
Alawi wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alawi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (2) vs (12) Hug
Alawi wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hug avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Alawi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alawi (2) vs (15) Hug
I would not like to be Alawi right now.
#T9#
Alawi trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Hug is hanging on to Alawi's back as he tries to escape.
Hug just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alawi trying to control the hands but Hug breaks the grip.
Alawi tries to roll but Hug sticks to his back.
Hug has good solid back control here. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Alawi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alawi's body.
Alawi tries to roll but Hug sticks to his back.
Alawi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hug.
Alawi just trying to survive but Hug is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hug controls the action.#T11#
Alawi wants to control his opponent's hands but Hug gets his hands free.
Alawi wants to escape the position.
Hug not allowing Alawi to control his hands.
Hug has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alawi is working hard here to advance position.
Alawi turns into Hug and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (15) Hug
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #T12#
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hug holds on and takes a little breather.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
Alawi trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Alawi looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (17) Hug
Hug forces his way into half guard.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hug controlling the pace.
Alawi wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Still in half guard, Hug seems content to control.
Alawi trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard but Hug has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (4) vs (20) Hug
Alawi wants to control but Hug postures up.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug working away.
Alawi is letting Hug control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 20 to 4. |
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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 0 wins and 5 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Chai has Upsala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Upsala tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Upsala's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Upsala keeps moving.
Upsala is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T1#
Upsala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands and throws Upsala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Upsala tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Upsala looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Upsala (0) vs (7) Chai
Upsala is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upsala tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Upsala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Upsala wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.#T3#
Upsala is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control the pace but Upsala is squirming around nicely.
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control but Upsala is having none of it.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Chai has control of Upsala's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Upsala regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Upsala controls the position.
Chai avoids the attempt from Upsala to control.
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai takes Upsala's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Upsala is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Upsala (0) vs (10) Chai
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Upsala's body.
#SUB2#
Chai 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, Upsala has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5#
Upsala is trying to break free.
Chai trying to control.
Upsala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Chai has hold of Upsala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Upsala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Upsala tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Upsala 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: Upsala (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #T6#
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala forces his way into half guard.
Upsala moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (10) Chai
Upsala controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Upsala wants to control but instead Chai manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Upsala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Upsala is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Upsala forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T8##SUB#
Upsala seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Upsala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Upsala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Upsala (5) vs (14) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Upsala is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Upsala showing good submission defense here.
Upsala wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
Chai is trying to stick to Upsala's back but Upsala is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Upsala. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (7) vs (14) Chai
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (7) vs (16) Chai
Upsala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#T9#
Chai is pushing down on Upsala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Upsala is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Upsala defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Upsala is defending well.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Upsala defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Upsala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T10#
Upsala tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is thwarting Upsala's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Upsala is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Upsala tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Upsala could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Upsala is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 13 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smyth pulls guard successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Smyth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Smyth
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Smyth to get half guard.
#T2#
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smyth reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is looking to advance position but Smyth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (6) Smyth
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnes is now in Smyth's guard. A big mistake from Smyth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Smyth#T3#
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Smyth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (10) Smyth#T4#
Barnes trying to control the hands but Smyth breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smyth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Smyth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes wants to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Smyth has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smyth's best efforts.#T5#
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Smyth is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T6#
Smyth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barnes's thigh. Barnes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smyth won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (10) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB2#
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (12) Smyth
Smyth tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smyth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smyth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T10#
Smyth preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (16) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (16) Smyth
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.#SUB2#
Smyth 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 looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes pushing down on Smyth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (23) vs (18) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smyth turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Smyth trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard. #T14#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smyth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass Smyth's guard but actually Smyth recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 25 to 20. |
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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 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jack gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shaver
Jack keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes Jack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaver is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shaver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shaver
Jack tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Shaver advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shaver
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack can't escape the position.
Jack is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jack (0) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver is trying to stick to Jack's back but Jack is turning into Shaver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jack sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shaver doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jack paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shaver - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beaver Shaver!
Our winner, Beaver Shaver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smooth after a bit of a struggle.
Smooth tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Martinez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smooth is trying to keep an underhook but Martinez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smooth trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smooth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Smooth in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Smooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez is staying active underneath Smooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Smooth is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martinez is not content to let Smooth control the position. #SUB#
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Smooth stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Smooth wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smooth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Martinez#T5#
Smooth wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is controlling an arm, preventing Smooth from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smooth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (11) vs (2) Martinez#T6#
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Smooth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smooth trying to control.
What can Martinez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smooth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smooth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7##SUB#
Martinez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8##SUB#
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Martinez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A relieved looking Tim Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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