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SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mark Skells! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Chai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skells (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Skells is keeping him busy.
Skells is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skells could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Skells is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 2 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Carpenter jumps guard.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Carpenter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carpenter tries to get out of the position.
Carpenter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyran advances to half guard.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carpenter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura but Carpenter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyran to get the leverage.
Kyran is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpenter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the pace.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Carpenter defending well.
Carpenter is not content to let Kyran control the position.#T2#
Carpenter wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Let's hope that Kyran 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.
Kyran is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Carpenter defends it.
Carpenter trying to control but Kyran postures up.
Kyran is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpenter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpenter is in trouble now - Kyran has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (0) vs (3) Kyran
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpenter is looking to escape.
Kyran is trying to control here but Carpenter has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Kyran is just content to waste time from the top position. Carpenter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (3) Kyran#T6##SUB2#
Kyran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carpenter frees his head nicely. Oh but Kyran has switched to an armbar! Carpenter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal scores with a takedown into Innkeeper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yasalmibaal passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Innkeeper is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Innkeeper won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it. #SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yasalmibaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (4) Innkeeper#SUB2#
Innkeeper working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal is trying to break free.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position but Innkeeper manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Innkeeper gets his way!
Yasalmibaal trying to control the hands but Innkeeper won't let him.
We've been informed that Innkeeper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is having to fend off submission attempts from Innkeeper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Innkeeper doesn't have the hooks in though and Yasalmibaal manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Innkeeper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Innkeeper working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
#T5#
Yasalmibaal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Innkeeper#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Innkeeper is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (6) Innkeeper#SUB2#
Innkeeper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (9) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Innkeeper is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yasalmibaal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Innkeeper is working to get back to half guard.
Innkeeper tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a submission but Innkeeper is keeping him at bay.
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Innkeeper 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.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Innkeeper avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Yasalmibaal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yasalmibaal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Innkeeper
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position. #T10#
Innkeeper is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture but Yasalmibaal avoids it.
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position.
Innkeeper is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Innkeeper's legs.
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.#T11#
Innkeeper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to move to full mount but Innkeeper actually manages to regain half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #T12#
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance.
Innkeeper regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.
Yasalmibaal forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Innkeeper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yasalmibaal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Nutz 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.
Walker'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.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Nutz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker 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.
Nutz trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker not doing much here.
#T3#
Further stalling from Walker.
Nutz trying to control here.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker advances to half guard.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Nutz trying to control but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Walker not doing much here.
Nutz trying to control here.
Walker not doing much here.
Walker prevents Nutz from improving his position.
Walker controlling the pace. #T8#
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Walker controlling the pace.
Nutz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Nutz wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker controlling the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Walker continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Walker.
Walker is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nutz has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. #T14#
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Justa Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mack shoots and misses #CL#
and Gerbandi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gerbandi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Mack
Gerbandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mack has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabatello stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim sets himself, and Sabatello steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibrahim avoids it this time.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Sabatello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sabatello closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sabatello drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Sabatello working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim 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.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabatello can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabatello 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.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Sabatello 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.
Ibrahim 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 is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Ibrahim stalling. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabatello has given up his back here. Will Ibrahim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Ibrahim has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sabatello turns into Ibrahim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim controlling Sabatello's posture. #T4#
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim pulls Sabatello in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Sabatello tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Sabatello defends it.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (2) Sabatello#T6#
Sabatello is looking to improve his position but Ibrahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a submission but Sabatello is keeping him at bay.
Sabatello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (17) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello tries to escape but Ibrahim has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ibrahim has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sabatello is in real trouble here. Ibrahim gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sabatello is tapping out! Ibrahim wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#TD2#
Ieyasu gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ieyasu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ieyasu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Ieyasu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Ieyasu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
After winning the bout, Toyotomi Ieyasu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shaver closes the distance and clinches up with Kyng, looking for a takedown. Shaver pushes Kyng against the cage but Kyng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kyng rushes Shaver and presses him up against the cage.
Shaver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#TD2#
Shaver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (0) vs (4) Shaver
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms.
Kyng rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kyng is holding onto Shaver's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms. #T1#
Kyng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shaver looking for the RNC. #T2#
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Kyng pushed the leg off.
Shaver 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.
Kyng trying to control the position but Shaver manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Shaver wants to finish this one by submission but Kyng is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaver.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kyng has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (0) vs (7) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver has one arm under Kyng 's neck. Kyng is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Shaver manages to get his arm free though and Kyng is in a world of trouble! Shaver sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Kyng turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver!
After winning the bout, Beaver Shaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 16 wins and 4 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Thumb has clasped his hands together around Chai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Thumb
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (6) Thumb
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
Chai is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai has an active guard here but Thumb has managed to pass into half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Thumb trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Thumb postures up.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T6#
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chai has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Thumb
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Thumb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Thumb
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai pushing down on Thumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb gets full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (11) Thumb
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Thumb is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (11) Thumb
Thumb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thumb is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount. #T11#
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (11) Thumb
Thumb regains half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Thumb#T12#
Thumb can't escape the position.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Thumb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Thumb has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Chai is in a lot of trouble! Thumb is straining to finish and he's done it! Chai taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 17 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Schaubi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Gomes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schaubi's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Schaubi is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Schaubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (6) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gomes stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (0) Schaubi
Gomes wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB#
Gomes swings around for an armbar but Schaubi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (2) Schaubi#T4#
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (5) Schaubi
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T5#
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaubi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (13) vs (5) Schaubi
Schaubi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Schaubi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (7) Schaubi
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (7) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes pushes down on Schaubi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Schaubi won't allow it.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (9) Schaubi
Schaubi postures up.
Gomes 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (9) Schaubi#T12#
Gomes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (11) Schaubi
Gomes controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Gomes has his hands on Schaubi's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi preventing the sweep. #T13#
Schaubi advances to half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking to pass Gomes's guard but actually Gomes recovers to full guard.
Gomes controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T14#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gomes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schaubi frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomes has switched to an armbar! Schaubi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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