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SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Peyton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berendas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Berendas
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Berendas 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.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton tries to improve his position but Berendas has taken his back! Berendas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peyton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berendas pushes Peyton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lynar has Ieyasu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ieyasu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lynar uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ieyasu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ieyasu is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynar defends well.#T1#
Lynar forces his way into half guard.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ieyasu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar is pressing down on Ieyasu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ieyasu is holding on for now.
Lynar trying to control the action but Ieyasu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ieyasu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Lynar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ieyasu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu is trying to maintain the position but Lynar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (3) Lynar
Lynar prevents Ieyasu from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Lynar pushes him away.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ieyasu is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Lynar is working for a guillotine from mount but Ieyasu frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Lynar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Lynar working for a submission but Ieyasu is keeping him at bay.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ieyasu is looking to escape. #T4#
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Lynar avoids the attempt from Ieyasu to control.
Ieyasu is looking to get to half guard.
Ieyasu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ieyasu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynar pulls his head out easily.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Ieyasu wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ieyasu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ieyasu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (3) Lynar
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynar is defending well.
Lynar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ieyasu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ieyasu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynar is defending well. #T6#
Lynar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynar is defending well. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ieyasu has hold of Lynar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lynar seems comfortable defending it but Ieyasu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lynar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lynar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ieyasu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A relieved looking Toyotomi Ieyasu 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 9 wins and 5 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhodeo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhodeo fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhodeo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhodeo after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Rhodeo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodeo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhodeo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhodeo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhodeo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodeo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL#
Vovchanchyn forces Rhodeo back against the cage and clinches.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rhodeo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vovchanchyn defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Vovchanchyn has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Vovchanchyn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vovchanchyn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to control Vovchanchyn's body but Vovchanchyn pushes him off. Rhodeo squirms to his side and now Vovchanchyn has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (6) vs (0) Rhodeo
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
#T3#
Vovchanchyn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Vovchanchyn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vovchanchyn controls the position.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (9) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Vovchanchyn advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Vovchanchyn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Vovchanchyn has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (14) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vovchanchyn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Vovchanchyn controlling from mount.
Vovchanchyn takes Rhodeo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rhodeo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn biding his time, controlling Rhodeo.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Vovchanchyn breaks the grip.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Vovchanchyn is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
Vovchanchyn is hanging on to Rhodeo's back as he tries to escape.
Vovchanchyn has good solid back control here. #T7#
Vovchanchyn doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo advances to half guard.
Vovchanchyn is holding on to half guard well.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (5) Rhodeo#T8#
Rhodeo working away.
Vovchanchyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vovchanchyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rhodeo controls the position.#T9#
Rhodeo is trying to move to mount but Vovchanchyn reverses beautifully and ends up in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (22) vs (5) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Vovchanchyn defends it easily.
Vovchanchyn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Vovchanchyn to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vovchanchyn pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (25) vs (5) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Vovchanchyn maintains control.
Vovchanchyn wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Vovchanchyn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Vovchanchyn has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (28) vs (5) Rhodeo
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.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Vovchanchyn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vovchanchyn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (28) vs (7) Rhodeo#T12#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vovchanchyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodeo to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Rhodeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?#T14#
Rhodeo stalling away here and it's allowed Vovchanchyn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (30) vs (7) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle here but Vovchanchyn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (33) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (35) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 35 to 7.
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Gaul as White shoots in.
White wants to clinch.
Ray White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gaul rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White fails to pull guard.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaul.
White jumps guard but Gaul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gaul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) White
White keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) White
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
White looking to pass the guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) White
White trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White controlling the position. #T5#
Gaul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (5) White
Gaul is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (5) White
Gaul moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (10) vs (5) White#SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
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.
#T6#
White is keeping busy.
White is trying to break free.
Gaul biding his time, controlling White. #SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gaul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. White is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! White has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ray White spoke after the fight, saying 'Whoah, whoah, forreal now!? This dude is a pussy cat momma's boy and ya'll think he won this!? Let's square up dog, I'll knock this fool right back to his upstairs bedroom in his power ranger sheets.'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Drago shoots in and bounces Lake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Drago
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Drago
Drago is trying to improve his position.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake works to advance to full mount. Drago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (6) vs (2) Drago
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Drago is pressing down on Lake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lake 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. #T2##SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Lake content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Drago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Drago wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. #T5#
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Lake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lake slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake controlling the action here. #SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#T7##SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
Lake prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Drago tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Drago looks winded!#SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold.
Lake wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#T11#
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Lake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Drago is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 6 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Chai
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Chai stalling.
Atkinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Chai
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Atkinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Atkinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Atkinson from advancing position.
Atkinson prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Chai is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Chai#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Atkinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T5#
Atkinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T7#
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T8#
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (5) vs (10) Chai
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (13) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (16) Chai
Atkinson working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
Atkinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson 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.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (19) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (5) vs (22) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 5.
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Schaubi gets caught napping as Ozymandias dives in and scores a takedown. Schaubi manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T3#
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Schaubi is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schaubi for as long as he can get away with.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T6#
Ozymandias is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T8#
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ozymandias.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias 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: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Ozymandias pulls Schaubi in to control the position. #T10#
Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias has Schaubi pulled in close to control his posture.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Schaubi prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schaubi controlling the action here.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the position and prevent Schaubi from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T14#
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
Schaubi prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schaubi is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (5) Schaubi
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 5 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 15 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thumb, which made it look bad.
Thumb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuang.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuang as he avoids it easily.
Kuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thumb fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thumb fails with the takedown.#TD#
Thumb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb prevents Kuang from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Kuang controlling the position for now.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Well, if Thumb 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.
#SUB#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuang defends it well.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Kuang trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T7#
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Kuang is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuang has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Smooth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Smooth
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth stops Banner from passing to mount.
Banner takes a little break here. Smooth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Smooth
Banner avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smooth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth prevents Banner from taking his back.
Smooth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smooth is looking to escape.
Smooth wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smooth is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Smooth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Smooth is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (11) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Smooth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Smooth pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smooth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smooth defends well.#T5#
Banner keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Smooth trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T6#
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (8) Smooth
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth tries to advance position but instead Banner slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Smooth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Banner won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8##SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (11) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Smooth#T10#
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (16) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Banner wants to take Smooth's back but he can't do it this time.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smooth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smooth and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smooth manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smooth defends it well.
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smooth's thigh. Smooth counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (19) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Smooth
Banner gets back to full guard.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Smooth trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (21) vs (13) Smooth
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Smooth wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (13) Smooth
Banner fails to advance to Smooth's back.
Smooth is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (27) vs (13) Smooth#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is not going to allow Smooth to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Roddy Banner 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Rua gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rua gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Rua
Gomes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rua is now in half guard.
Rua is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes pulls Rua in to control the position.
Rua stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.#T3#
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes is trying to keep Rua in close.
#T4#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Rua postures up.
Gomes is trying to hold Rua in close to prevent damage but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is continuing to stall.#T5#
Gomes trying to control here.
Rua prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes has a hand on Rua's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rua takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Rua
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gomes wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua 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 wants to control the action here but instead Rua manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Rua#T7#
Gomes is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gomes tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (11) Rua
Rua biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip. #T11#
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.
Gomes just trying to survive but Rua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Rua gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (11) Rua
Rua is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
The adventures of Rua the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Wanderlei Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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