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SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hageman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Snowstrinski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hageman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snowstrinski to the mat. Snowstrinski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. #SUB2#
Hageman is looking for submissions but instead, Snowstrinski has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowstrinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Snowstrinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hageman is controlling Snowstrinski's posture.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Hageman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Hageman
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (4) Hageman
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (6) Hageman#T4##SUB#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (6) Hageman#SUB#
Snowstrinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snowstrinski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #SUB#
Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (8) Hageman#T6#
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Hageman stands and throws Snowstrinski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (11) Hageman
Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Well, if Hageman 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.
#T7##SUB2#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Hageman is looking to stall here but Snowstrinski recovers full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Hageman
Hageman happy to just control the position for now.
Snowstrinski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hageman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9##SUB2#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hageman is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Hageman tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Snowstrinski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hageman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snowstrinski. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (17) Hageman
Snowstrinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Hageman dominates the positioning.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hageman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB2#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snowstrinski is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13##SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hageman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Snowstrinski as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#T14##SUB2#
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Snowstrinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (17) Hageman
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman pulls Snowstrinski in close to prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hageman wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Innkeeper closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#TD2#
Innkeeper manages to pull guard.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Innkeeper pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker stays in close to Innkeeper's body and controls the position. #T1#
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
Walker trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Innkeeper controlling Walker's posture.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Innkeeper for as long as he can get away with.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
Innkeeper can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Innkeeper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Innkeeper 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.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Innkeeper is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Innkeeper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
Innkeeper manages to get to full guard.
Walker content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Walker trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker passes into half guard.
Innkeeper wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker continues to stall.
Innkeeper is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Innkeeper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Innkeeper trying to control from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Innkeeper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Walker trying to control the action but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper is looking to improve his position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.#SUB#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker controlling the action here. #T10#
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker prevents Innkeeper from improving his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Innkeeper tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Innkeeper is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.#T12#
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Innkeeper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker 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.
Walker is really struggling to control Innkeeper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Innkeeper tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Innkeeper keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
#T13#
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (0) vs (4) Innkeeper
Walker tries to roll but Innkeeper sticks to his back.
Walker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Innkeeper is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Innkeeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Innkeeper wins on points by 4 to 0.
Gotosleep Innkeeper 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mason wants the takedown. Manning is fighting it off but Mason persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manning's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Manning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Manning
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T1#
Manning trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Manning
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manning holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Manning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (7) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Manning tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (9) vs (2) Manning
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Manning can't escape the position.
#T8#
Manning 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.#SUB#
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Manning is working away. #T9#
Manning wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mason 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.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Manning wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Manning pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
#T11#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manning seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manning looking to control.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Manning has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (2) Manning#SUB#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manning, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Manning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (12) vs (6) Manning#SUB2#
Manning has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Manning looking for the RNC.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Manning is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Manning prevents Mason from improving his position.
Manning is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Manning pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (9) Manning
Manning fails to take his opponent's back.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manning controlling the action here.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking to control Manning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 9 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus 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. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
#T2#
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Maximus gets full guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T5#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Maximus controls the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes prevents Maximus from moving into mount. #SUB#
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him. #T8#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB#
Maximus 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.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.#T11#
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #T12#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Barnes#T14#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Alexander Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kimura has Rick up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB2#
Rick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rick 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.
Kimura passes Rick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Rick
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Kimura trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB#
Rick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.
Rick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rick is controlling an arm, preventing Kimura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick can't escape the position.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kimura working for a submission but Rick is keeping him at bay.
Rick tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (8) vs (0) Rick
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Rick is defending it well.
#T6#
Rick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rick is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (0) Rick
A lull in the action here.
Rick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (13) vs (0) Rick
Rick can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine from mount but Rick is having none of it.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rick has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (16) vs (0) Rick
You can see the frustration on Rick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Rick turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (16) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick postures up.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
#T9#
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rick drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Rick off! Rick jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Rick is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (18) vs (2) Rick#T10##SUB2#
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (21) vs (2) Rick
Kimura wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Rick to control.
Rick manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Rick is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to control but Rick is keeping him busy.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rick working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura passes Rick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Rick wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Rick is still trying to improve position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (24) vs (2) Rick
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo 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: Alawi (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Alawi has Solo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alawi is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Alawi is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well.
Alawi wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Solo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alawi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
Alawi controlling the position well.
Alawi is in trouble now - Solo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (5) Solo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alawi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alawi tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi regains half guard.#T3#
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (8) Solo
Alawi wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo is looking to work his way around to Alawi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Alawi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Alawi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to control but Alawi is keeping him busy.
Alawi trying to control here.
#T5#
Alawi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alawi (4) vs (8) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo breaks Alawi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (10) Solo
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (6) vs (10) Solo
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Alawi postures up.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
Alawi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (9) vs (10) Solo#T6#
Alawi takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Solo stops Alawi from passing to mount.
Solo struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Alawi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alawi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Solo being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Alawi tries to move to mount but Solo blocks the move with his legs.
Alawi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (11) vs (10) Solo
Solo tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Solo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alawi is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura here.
Alawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Alawi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Alawi looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (11) vs (12) Solo
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Alawi is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (11) vs (15) Solo
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alawi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alawi.#T12#
Alawi keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass. #SUB#
Alawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solo pushing down on Alawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alawi is refusing to be controlled, as Solo sits in half guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alawi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Solo is looking for a kimura but Alawi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solo to get the leverage.
Alawi is trying is best to control the position here.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Alawi.#T14##SUB#
Alawi has an active guard here but Solo has managed to pass into half guard.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi is controlling Solo's trapped leg to prevent Solo from advancing to side control.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 15 to 11.
Hand Solo 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smyth shoots and misses #CL#
and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheese.
Cheese is looking for a takedown.
Cheese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese has Smyth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smyth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smyth pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cheese jumps guard and drags Smyth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth forces his way into half guard.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Smyth controlling the action here.
Cheese moves into full guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheese dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth trying to move into half guard but instead Cheese has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (4) vs (2) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard. #T3#
Cheese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smyth is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Smyth has Cheese pulled in close to control his posture.
Cheese passes Smyth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Smyth defends it.
Cheese is thwarting Smyth's attempts to control the position.
Cheese passes into side control, despite Smyth's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Smyth
Cheese controlling the position. #T5#
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.#T6#
Cheese working away.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face as Cheese controls the position.
Smyth tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position. #T7#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is letting Cheese control him for a moment.
Smyth tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Cheese trying to control the position but Smyth is working away. #T8#
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Smyth is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Smyth tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Smyth can't do much from the bottom here.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Smyth is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese controlling from side mount.
Cheese working away.
Smyth is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheese is staying active.
Cheese taking a breather here. #T11#
Smyth is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T12#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Smyth seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheese dominates the positioning.
Smyth tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.#T13#
Smyth struggling a bit here.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Smyth is being controlled here. #T14#
Smyth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Smyth keeping control of the position.
Smyth wants to control but Cheese passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (2) Smyth
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Cheese, 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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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 7 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (0) vs (2) Chai
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Dirt wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Dirt tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai stalling. #T2#
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Dirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Chai is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (5) Chai
Dirt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dirt has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (8) Chai
I would not like to be Dirt right now.
Dirt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4##SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai is trying to stick to Dirt's back but Dirt is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dirt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai is pulling down on Dirt's head. It's preventing any offense from Dirt, at least for the moment.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Chai is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Dirt wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
It looks like Chai 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.
Chai prevents Dirt from improving his position.
Chai stalling.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Well, if Chai 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#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (13) Chai
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Dirt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Dirt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (2) vs (16) Chai
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Dirt tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
Dirt wants to escape the position.
Chai biding his time, controlling Dirt. #T11#
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dirt is in bad spot here.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Dirt rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Chai keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Dirt taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dew dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Dew's head and hops out.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Dew
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Dew.
#SUB2#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Dew passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Dew is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dew is working for a submission of some sort.
Dew is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #T3#
Barnes is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Dew worked for a kimura.
Dew is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Dew
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying to control here but Dew has managed to regain half guard.
#T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Dew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dew tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Dew keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
Dew is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Dew
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Dew slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Dew is a slippery customer.
Dew wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Dew is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Dew 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.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dew! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Dew
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dew tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T7#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Dew can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dew working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dew is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Dew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dew has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dew! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Dew#SUB2#
Dew has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Dew#SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes prevents Dew from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Dew
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Dew is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Dew tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dew is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Barnes looking to control but Dew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Dew is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control but Dew wriggling away. #SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dew is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dew and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shart sprawls well. Shart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hlervu gets slowly back to his feet.
Hlervu shoots in but no luck this time.
Hlervu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shart swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shart tries to sprawl but Hlervu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Shart
Hlervu tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
Shart wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Hlervu not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Hlervu wants to advance to full mount but Shart doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#T2#
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Shart wants to control the position but Hlervu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shart is staying active underneath Hlervu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shart is trying is best to control the position here.
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Shart is looking to improve his position.
Shart is still trying to improve position.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shart trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Shart#T4#
Shart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Shart is squirming around nicely.
Shart wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Shart is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Shart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Shart is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shart is now in Hlervu's guard. A big mistake from Hlervu there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Shart
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Shart
Hlervu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shart is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Hlervu looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (4) Shart
Shart wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Shart controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (9) vs (4) Shart#SUB#
Hlervu trying to work for an americana but Shart has managed to regain full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shart being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Hlervu pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu stalling away here and it's allowed Shart to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hlervu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (12) vs (4) Shart
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (14) vs (4) Shart
Hlervu content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Hlervu has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Shart is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
A very excited looking Tendren Hlervu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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