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SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson PBP Commentary |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mafner tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mafner stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
Mafner wants a takedown.
#TD#
Castro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mafner regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Mafner
Castro wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mafner looking for a guillotine here but Castro defends easily.
Mafner trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Castro rolls with it to try and escape but Mafner cranks on the arm and Castro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Mafner! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Upsala has Boogerfish up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Boogerfish tightens his grip and picks Upsala up, before dumping him to the ground. Upsala manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Boogerfish
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Upsala keeps moving.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Upsala managing to control the position.
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogerfish stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boogerfish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Boogerfish from controlling successfully.
Boogerfish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Upsala has Boogerfish pulled in close to control his posture.
Boogerfish looking to pass the guard.
Upsala controlling Boogerfish's posture.
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upsala has control of Boogerfish's left arm, preventing Boogerfish from doing any damage.
Boogerfish looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Upsala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Boogerfish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boogerfish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boogerfish being controlled here momentarily.
Upsala 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.
Upsala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boogerfish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (2) Boogerfish#SUB2#
Upsala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boogerfish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Upsala has managed to get both his arms back between Boogerfish's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Upsala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Boogerfish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Upsala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boogerfish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boogerfish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Upsala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Boogerfish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Upsala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boogerfish is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Upsala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boogerfish dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (4) Boogerfish
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boogerfish is one step ahead there.
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Boogerfish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Upsala holds on and takes a little breather.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Boogerfish tries to pass. #T5#
Upsala controlling the position.
Boogerfish stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala has control of Boogerfish's left arm, preventing Boogerfish from doing any damage.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Boogerfish tries to pass.
Upsala has his hands on Boogerfish's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upsala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (4) Boogerfish
Upsala slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Upsala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boogerfish has managed to free his arm - good work.
Upsala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Upsala is thwarting Boogerfish's attempts to control the position.
Upsala wants to take a breather but Boogerfish is having none of it. #SUB#
Boogerfish is defending against the submission attempts here by Upsala.
Upsala wants to free his trapped foot but Boogerfish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Upsala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala postures up.
Upsala is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Upsala trying to control but Boogerfish is working from the bottom. #T8#
Upsala tries to free his leg and advance position but Boogerfish is retaining full guard.
Upsala trying to control the position from guard on top but Boogerfish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upsala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Upsala advances to half guard.
Upsala passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (7) vs (4) Boogerfish
Boogerfish seems a little lost for a moment, as Upsala dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Upsala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Upsala working away.#SUB#
Upsala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Upsala is staying tight to Boogerfish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boogerfish stops Upsala from passing to mount. #T10#
Boogerfish struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Upsala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Boogerfish is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Upsala yanks on the arm and Boogerfish is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Upsala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ferdinand Upsala! |
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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 6 wins and 12 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khamzat Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Spanks closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.#TD#
Spanks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sonnen is trying to keep an underhook but Spanks manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Sonnen
Sonnen controlling the position well.
Spanks wants to pass to mount but Sonnen is defending the position.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Spanks is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working. #T1#
Spanks is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sonnen working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Sonnen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (4) Sonnen#SUB2#
Sonnen has hold of Spanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Sonnen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spanks has worked his arm free - good work by Spanks!
#SUB2#
Sonnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spanks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sonnen but great work by Spanks. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (6) vs (4) Sonnen
Sonnen is holding Spanks down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sonnen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sonnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spanks wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is looking to regain half guard here but Spanks keeps moving and retains side control.
Spanks trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Spanks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sonnen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (6) Sonnen
Spanks is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spanks trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Spanks is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Spanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonnen won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #T6#
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Spanks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanks controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (6) vs (9) Sonnen#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Spanks is defending well. #T7##SUB2#
Sonnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sonnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spanks tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sonnen swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sonnen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (8) vs (9) Sonnen#T8#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Spanks stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (11) vs (9) Sonnen
Spanks wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Spanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Spanks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonnen gets back to half guard.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB2#
Sonnen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Spanks. Oh but Sonnen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Spanks goes limp - he's gone! Sonnen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khamzat Sonnen!
Khamzat Sonnen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt rushes Levesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dirt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Levesque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dirt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Dirt is really struggling to control Levesque but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.#SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Dirt has managed to pass into half guard.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
Dirt is thwarting Levesque's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Levesque has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Levesque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to control but Dirt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (8) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Levesque is defending well though. Dirt let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Levesque is controlling his hands well.
Levesque prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
Dirt controlling well, preventing Levesque from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Levesque defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Levesque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Levesque stops Dirt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dirt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Dirt's guard. A big mistake from Dirt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Levesque
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Dirt keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dirt won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Levesque passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (5) Levesque
Levesque with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Dirt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (5) Levesque
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #T6#
Levesque 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 (10) vs (7) Levesque
Dirt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Levesque is proving a slippery customer.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Levesque pushes down on Dirt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Levesque is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Levesque 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.
#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to control but Dirt is keeping him busy.
Dirt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9##SUB#
Dirt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Levesque frees his head nicely. Oh but Dirt has switched to an armbar! Levesque is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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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 16 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes rushes Frederick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Frederick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Frederick
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Frederick 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.#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T4#
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to bench press Frederick off him but Frederick keeps the position. #T6#
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (7) Frederick
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.#T7#
Frederick prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frederick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (10) Frederick#T8#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Frederick doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Frederick
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Frederick is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T10#
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frederick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Frederick#T11#
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frederick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (15) Frederick
Barnes keeps Frederick under control for a moment.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frederick is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Frederick has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Raptors Den MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Frederick trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (15) Frederick
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13##T14#
Frederick has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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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 8 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hageman is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Hageman darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hageman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (0) vs (4) Hageman#SUB2#
Hageman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hug has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hageman but great work by Hug. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (4) vs (4) Hageman
Hug working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hageman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##T2#
Hug tries to advance position but instead Hageman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hug is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.#T3#
Hug slows the pace down in half guard.
Hageman wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Hageman is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hageman trying to control here.
#T5#
Hug trying to control the pace.
Hug is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (7) vs (4) Hageman
Hug is looking to work his way around to Hageman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Hug controlling from mount.
Hug wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Hageman keeps trying to improve his position.
Hug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hug continues to stall.
Further stalling from Hug.#T9#
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here. #T10#
Hageman stops Hug from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hug controlling from mount.
Hageman holds on, trying desperately to control.
Hug controlling from mount.
Hageman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Hug looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hug avoids the attempt from Hageman to control.
Hug content just to control the position here. #T12#
More hug and hope from Hug.
Hageman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Hug controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Hageman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (7) vs (6) Hageman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaul smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gracie forces Gaul back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Gaul has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gaul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Gaul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Gaul 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.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gracie is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Gaul is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaul 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.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gaul is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul 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.
Gaul prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gaul is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T12##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Gaul is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gaul is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Gaul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dong dives in and grabs Dew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dew pushes down on Dong's head and hops out.
Dew feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Dew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dew lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Dong
Dew pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dong trying to hold on to Dew's head to control him but Dew postures up.
#SUB#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
Dew passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (5) vs (0) Dong
Dong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
Dew is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (5) vs (2) Dong
Dong works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dew is just riding it out for now. Dong eventually gives up the hold.
Dew is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Dew tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong wants to take a breather but Dew is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dew is just riding it out for now. Dong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dew trying to control here.
#T3#
Dew gets back to full guard.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dew has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dew is trying to keep Dong in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura here.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working. #T4#
Dong is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Dew is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Dew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong passes Dew's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (5) vs (5) Dong
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Dong's attempts to control the action.
Dew wants to control but Dong is having none of it.#T6#
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dong avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Dew gets full guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Dew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong advances to half guard.
Dew wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
Dew tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dew controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dew is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Dew defending well.
Dew tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dew moves into full guard.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dew managing to control the position. #T9#
Dew keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dong has managed to get both his arms back between Dew's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dong is sitting in close to Dew's body. Dew has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Dew! |
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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 16 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Lynar up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lynar decides to pull guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Lynar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Lynar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynar passes into half guard.
Lynar not doing much here.
#T1#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynar in particular looking to stall.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Lynar trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #SUB2#
Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Lynar#SUB2#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Lynar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes won't allow Lynar to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lynar 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.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Lynar postures up. #T6#
Lynar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Lynar is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes 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 Lynar. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (4) Lynar#T7#
Lynar regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes avoids the attempt from Lynar to control.#T8#
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 avoids the attempt from Lynar to control.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Lynar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Lynar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lynar trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving. #T11#
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Lynar#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lynar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Lynar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Lynar
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
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.
Lynar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes controlling the position.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T13#
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Lynar
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Barnes 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#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
Barnes is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. |
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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 12 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkinson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Drago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up.
#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Drago postures up.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Drago frees his head nicely. Oh but Atkinson has switched to an armbar! Drago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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