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Stepping Stone 94 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chancel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Jack#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chancel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel controlling the action here.#T1#
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.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Chancel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Chancel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Chancel stalling.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel prevents Jack from improving his position.
Chancel content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack looks winded!
Chancel is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Jack
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Chancel continues to stall.#T5#
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Chancel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Chancel.
Further stalling from Chancel.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Chancel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Chancel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Chancel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (0) Jack
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T10#
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jack tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Chancel seems content to control.
Jack is in trouble now - Chancel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chancel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jack is trying desperately to improve position.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack regains half guard.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hageman or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Dong fails with the takedown.
Dong shoots in and drives through. Hageman sprawls well.#CL#
Hageman forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Dong.
Hageman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Hageman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dong regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Dong
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to control the position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Dong
Hageman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dong's legs.
Hageman controlling the position from side mount.
Dong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hageman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hageman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Hageman moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (7) vs (0) Dong
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hageman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dong has worked his arm free - good work by Dong!
Dong regains half guard.
Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working. #SUB#
Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Dong is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (2) Dong
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong slips nicely into half guard.
Dong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (2) Dong#T4#
Hageman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. #T5#
Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T6#
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong 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: Hageman (9) vs (4) Dong
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Hageman is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hageman is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Hageman trying to control but Dong postures up.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Dong is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Dong uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (9) vs (7) Dong
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dong wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (11) vs (7) Dong
Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here. #T11#
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman is stalling in the full guard.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet. #SUB#
Hageman 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.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hageman is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Dong working for a triangle but Hageman defends it easily.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13##SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong 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.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hageman is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Dong wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hageman is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hageman is trying to control the action in half guard but Dong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dong defends it well.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard.
Dong gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hageman takes the fight on points by 11 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Barnes pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes has picked Cheese up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Cheese
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheese is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
Cheese keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cheese 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.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheese is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Cheese has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Cheese
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T5#
Barnes has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position.
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking to control.
#T6#
Cheese preventing the sweep.
Barnes looking to control.
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.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Cheese's head to control his posture.
Barnes is trying to keep Cheese in close.
#T7#
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Cheese controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking to control.
Cheese stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Cheese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Cheese
Cheese just content to control the position. #T10#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Cheese controls the position.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheese dominates the positioning.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Atkinson#SUB2#
Atkinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atkinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Innkeeper seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to advance to full mount but Innkeeper doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
#T1#
Innkeeper pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Innkeeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Innkeeper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Innkeeper pulls Atkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Atkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Innkeeper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Innkeeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Innkeeper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Atkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkinson, at least for the moment.#T3#
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Atkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Innkeeper has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper being controlled here, momentarily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.#T5#
Atkinson passes Innkeeper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Innkeeper to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T6#
Innkeeper trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom. #T7#
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Innkeeper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #T8##SUB#
Innkeeper is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Innkeeper is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it. #SUB2#
Atkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Innkeeper prevents Atkinson from moving into mount. #T9#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Innkeeper! Score +2 for reaching mount: Innkeeper (0) vs (7) Atkinson
Atkinson tries to control but Innkeeper wriggling away. #T10#
Atkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Innkeeper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Innkeeper tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Innkeeper is looking to escape. #T12#
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Innkeeper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Innkeeper! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (7) Atkinson
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Atkinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Innkeeper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson 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.
Innkeeper postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Atkinson has an active guard here but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Innkeeper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Innkeeper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.#SUB2#
Innkeeper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fuisse shoots in and bounces Gambini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (0) Gambini
Fuisse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Gambini pulls Fuisse in to control the position.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Fuisse tries to pass.
Gambini is controlling Fuisse's posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse preventing the sweep.
Gambini has control of Fuisse's left arm, preventing Fuisse from doing any damage. #SUB#
Fuisse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gambini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gambini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gambini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuisse (2) vs (4) Gambini#T1#
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuisse struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Fuisse is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gambini taking a breather here.
Fuisse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fuisse can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuisse is being controlled here.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Gambini is continuing to stall.#T3#
Fuisse tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini just content to control the position.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fuisse is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Fuisse's face as Gambini controls the position.
Fuisse is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini staying calm.#T4#
Fuisse can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuisse tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Fuisse is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Gambini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Gambini slows the pace down.
Fuisse is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini taking a breather here.
Fuisse is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Gambini slows the pace down.
More stalling from Gambini.#T7#
Fuisse is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuisse being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.#T8#
Gambini with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fuisse is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuisse struggling a bit here.
Fuisse is letting Gambini control him for a moment.
Fuisse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Gambini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (2) vs (7) Gambini
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gambini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fuisse to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (2) vs (10) Gambini
You can see the frustration on Fuisse's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Fuisse buck him off.
Gambini not allowing Fuisse to control his hands.
Gambini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gambini controlling well, preventing Fuisse from escaping the position.
#T10#
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fuisse doesn't escape.
Gambini gets his hands free as Fuisse looks to control.
Gambini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fuisse looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Fuisse do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gambini keeps control of the position as Fuisse tries to break free.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Fuisse is really stuck here.
Gambini controls the position.#T12#
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.
Fuisse tries to escape the position.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Fuisse is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Fuisse trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini controlling from the back.#T14#
Fuisse is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Fuisse right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
Fuisse trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuisse tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lynar instigates a clinch.
Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Lynar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lynar is tightening it up a little... Cheese has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cheese reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cheese taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lynar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rick scores with a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Rick
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Rick, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to stick to Rick's back but Rick is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Rick#SUB#
Thumb working for a triangle but Rick defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Thumb has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Rick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (4) vs (7) Rick#SUB2#
Rick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Rick's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Thumb looking to control.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Rick wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T3#
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Rick
Rick keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Rick is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rick avoid being mounted?
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rick trying to control from the bottom.
Rick won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Rick wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
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.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position. #T6#
Thumb moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (9) vs (7) Rick
Rick is looking to regain half guard here but Thumb keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumb trying to control the position but Rick is working away. #SUB#
Thumb has hold of Rick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thumb cranks the arm and Rick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torres is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T1#
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Torres stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia is trying to hold Torres in close to prevent damage but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Torres prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Garcia 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.#T7#
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia 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: Torres (5) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T8#
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position. #T9#
Torres tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Torres is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Garcia#T10#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia 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.
Torres is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Garcia pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Garcia! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Ozymandias back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozymandias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozymandias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cyrus Ozymandias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias wants a takedown.
Ozymandias is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozymandias tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Ozymandias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozymandias shoots in and drives through. Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Ozymandias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
Ozymandias is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Ozymandias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ozymandias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Ozymandias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ozymandias looking for a takedown.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ozymandias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Ozymandias ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Ozymandias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ozymandias after a bit of a struggle.
Ozymandias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozymandias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Ozymandias goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2##CL2#
Vovchanchyn forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozymandias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozymandias gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Ozymandias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozymandias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozymandias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozymandias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ozymandias tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozymandias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozymandias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozymandias wants a takedown.
Ozymandias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
#T3#
Ozymandias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozymandias is defending well.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ozymandias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Ozymandias has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozymandias prevents it.
Ozymandias wants to take the fight to the mat but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ozymandias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Ozymandias to the mat but Ozymandias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozymandias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ozymandias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ozymandias 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 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ozymandias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozymandias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Ozymandias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn gets underhooks to prevent Ozymandias's takedown attempt.
Ozymandias stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
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. Ozymandias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T5#
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ozymandias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ozymandias looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl but Ozymandias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T6#
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ozymandias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Ozymandias is pushing down on Vovchanchyn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vovchanchyn is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying is best to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Vovchanchyn is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
#T9#
Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias prevents Vovchanchyn from improving his position.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vovchanchyn has given up his back here. Will Ozymandias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Vovchanchyn#T10#
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Vovchanchyn tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Vovchanchyn trying to control but not successfully.
Vovchanchyn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozymandias is staying active.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T12#
Vovchanchyn trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vovchanchyn rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias is not going to allow Vovchanchyn to sit and survive in this position.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##T14#
Vovchanchyn tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ozymandias not allowing Vovchanchyn to control his hands.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Cyrus Ozymandias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 9 wins and 14 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Gomes back into the cage.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gomes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T5#
Gomes controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes postures up.
Gomes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes continues to stall.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes 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: Barnes (2) vs (2) Gomes#T7#
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Barnes instead regains half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is not content to let Gomes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Gomes trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (10) Gomes#T11#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T12#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T13#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T14#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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