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SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tudor scores with a takedown into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Tudor
Tudor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Tudor defends easily.
#SUB#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tudor trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tudor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tudor trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tudor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Tudor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudor has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Tudor pushing down on Levesque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque gets full guard.
Levesque looking to control.
#SUB#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tudor uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (5) Tudor
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tudor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque tries to buck Tudor off but Tudor is having none of it.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (5) Tudor#SUB#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levesque prevents Tudor from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudor is looking to improve his position.
Tudor manages to get to full guard.
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Levesque drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tudor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Levesque has Tudor in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (7) Tudor
Levesque being controlled here, momentarily.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Tudor from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tudor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Tudor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working. #SUB2#
Tudor seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is trying to control but can't.
Tudor trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away. #SUB2#
Tudor 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#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Levesque wants to improve his position but Tudor is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tudor is working away from the top position though.
Tudor is looking to take a break and control but Levesque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Tudor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Tudor is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tudor is looking for a kimura here.
Levesque trying to hold on to Tudor's head to control him but Tudor postures up.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tudor trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away. #T7#
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tudor wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tudor wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tudor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Tudor is trying to control the action in half guard but Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Levesque looking for subs from the bottom but Tudor mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (2) vs (10) Tudor#SUB2#
Tudor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Levesque has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tudor wants to control the pace but Levesque is squirming around nicely.
Levesque is looking to get to half guard.
Tudor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tudor wants to take Levesque's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tudor. #T9#
Tudor controlling from mount.
Tudor tries to control but Levesque wriggling away.
Levesque gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tudor is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Levesque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tudor slips nicely into half guard.
Tudor is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Levesque is refusing to be controlled, as Tudor sits in half guard. #SUB#
Levesque 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 Tudor. Oh but Levesque has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tudor goes limp - he's gone! Levesque jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles Levesque!
A relieved looking Miles Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mafner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dresner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mafner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Mafner
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Mafner looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dresner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Mafner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mafner is one step ahead there.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Mafner is stalling in the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafner has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Mafner is defending well.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Mafner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresner pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to control but Mafner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mafner has worked his arm free - good work by Mafner!
#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mafner, who protects the arm well.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Mafner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mafner tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Mafner is defending well. #T6#
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mafner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mafner is not content to let Dresner control the position. #SUB#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Mafner gets back to half guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Mafner is working away.
Mafner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mafner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mafner has his foot on Dresner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dresner works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Dresner trying to control but Mafner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner looking for a triangle here. Dresner is fighting it but it looks tight! Mafner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dresner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zeke Mafner!
Zeke Mafner very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Gomes has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Gomes trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has a good base and remains in mount.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gomes tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gomes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Joon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Joon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Souza (0) vs (2) Joon
Souza is positioning himself well to prevent Joon advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza tries to roll over but Joon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
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Joon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (4) vs (2) Joon#T1#
I really don't envy Joon right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Souza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Joon breaks Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (4) Joon
Joon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Joon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Souza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Joon! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mae Joon! |
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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 3 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gascon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boogerfish napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascon (4) vs (0) Boogerfish
Boogerfish can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boogerfish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boogerfish is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascon just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boogerfish's legs. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Boogerfish's face as Gascon controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boogerfish trying to remain calm as Gascon controls from the top position.
Boogerfish can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascon wants to control but Boogerfish is keeping him busy.
Boogerfish seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascon dominates the positioning.#T2#
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boogerfish! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (6) vs (0) Boogerfish
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gascon controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gascon working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boogerfish looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gascon! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Russell has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes gets underhooks to prevent Russell's takedown attempt.
Paulo Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.#TD2#
Russell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Russell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
Russell is looking to pass into half guard but Mendes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Russell
Mendes wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes 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. #T2#
Russell keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Russell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendes 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 Russell. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Russell
Mendes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (7) vs (2) Russell#T3#
Russell tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mendes is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Mendes!
A very excited looking Paulo Mendes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dong gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnes has Dong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dong tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Dong's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Dong
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dong has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
#T2#
Dong moves into full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barnes 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.
#T5#
Barnes prevents Dong from improving his position.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Dong is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong gets back to full guard.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Dong tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now. #T7#
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Dong is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dong working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Dong!
An out of breath Wang Dong 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mo Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert gets caught flat footed, as Mohammad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Mohammad
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mohammad trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. #T1#
Mohammad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (5) Mohammad#SUB2#
Mohammad swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mohammad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert postures up.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Philbert won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Philbert passes Mohammad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mohammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Philbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Mohammad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Mohammad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (5) Mohammad
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Philbert prevents Mohammad from getting the reversal.
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Philbert tries to control but Mohammad wriggling away.
Philbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mohammad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Philbert with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mohammad 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.#T4#
Philbert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert wants to control the pace but Mohammad is squirming around nicely.
Mohammad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammad wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Mohammad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Philbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Philbert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Philbert tries to control but Mohammad wriggling away.
Philbert takes Mohammad's back. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (5) Mohammad
Philbert controlling from the back.#SUB#
Philbert tightening his grip on Mohammad, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mohammad showing good submission defense here.
Philbert trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Mohammad tries to escape but Philbert has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mohammad defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philbert's arms.
Philbert is not going to allow Mohammad to sit and survive in this position.
Philbert has the hooks in. Mohammad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Mohammad prevents Philbert from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mohammad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Philbert.
Mohammad trying to control the position but Philbert manages to sink in the hooks.
Mohammad is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB#
Mohammad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mohammad is keeping busy.
Philbert keeps control of the position easily here as Mohammad tries to buck him off.
Mohammad staying busy and making it hard for Philbert to control.
Philbert has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mohammad's body.
#T9#
Philbert is hanging on to Mohammad's back as he tries to escape.
Mohammad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Philbert's guard. Nice work there by Mohammad.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Philbert controls Mohammad momentarily but Mohammad frees himself.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Mohammad looking to sit in guard and control but Philbert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad trying to control the position here.
Mohammad can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammad defends the submission attempt.
Mohammad gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Mohammad.
Mohammad can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (7) Mohammad
Mohammad can't do much from the bottom here.
Mohammad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12##SUB#
Philbert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working. #SUB#
Philbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mohammad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mohammad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (18) vs (7) Mohammad#T13#
Mohammad working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (21) vs (7) Mohammad
Philbert tries to get the hooks in deep but Mohammad pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Mohammad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mohammad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mohammad for a finish.
Mohammad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T14##SUB#
Philbert looking to break Mohammad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mohammad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Philbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Philbert keeps control of the position as Mohammad tries to break free.
#SUB#
Philbert looking for the RNC.
Mohammad tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert tries to get the hooks in deep but Mohammad pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Smooth controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smooth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodeo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo tries to control but Smooth manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smooth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smooth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (18) vs (2) Rhodeo#T3#
Smooth not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodeo pushed the leg off.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smooth controls the action.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Smooth is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Smooth tightening his grip on Rhodeo, looking for the choke.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rhodeo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gambini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheese is fending him off so far but Gambini persists. Nope, Cheese circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheese seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Gambini gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cheese (0) vs (4) Gambini
Gambini controls the position.
Cheese is not content to let Gambini control the position.
Gambini just content to control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Cheese trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambini is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Cheese won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambini is looking to pass Cheese's guard but actually Cheese recovers to full guard.
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Gambini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini is still trying to improve position.
Gambini 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. #T7#
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Cheese pulls Gambini in close to prevent any damage.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T9#
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gambini trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini controlling the action here. #T10#
Gambini wants to advance to full mount but Cheese doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gambini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Gambini is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet. #T13#
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Cheese pulls Gambini in close to his closed guard and prevents Gambini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gambini looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Cheese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Gambini sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 4 to 0.
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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. |
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