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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JoJo Tex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pilkington has a takedown stuffed.
Tex slaps away a takedown attempt from Pilkington, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Tex shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tex (2) vs (0) Pilkington
Pilkington tries to get to full guard but Tex has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex trying to mount his opponent but Pilkington defends it.
Pilkington has his hands clasped together around Tex's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Tex trying to control from half guard but Pilkington is working away.
Tex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pilkington for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Tex 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.
Pilkington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pilkington is trying to control the position but Tex postures up. #SUB2#
Tex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pilkington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tex has managed to get both his arms back between Pilkington's legs - danger averted.
Tex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilkington is keeping the position for now.
Tex wants to control from the top but Pilkington keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pilkington pulls Tex in close to his closed guard and prevents Tex from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pilkington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tex has his hands clasped together but Pilkington extends and breaks Tex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pilkington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Pilkington! |
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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 0 losses; Nikolai Yansalov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lesnar gets a clinch. #TD#
Yansalov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yansalov (2) vs (0) Lesnar
Still in half guard, Yansalov seems content to control.
Yansalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
Yansalov is taking a breather. Lesnar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Yansalov is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lesnar keeping hold of Yansalov's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Yansalov is very close to passing his half guard.
Yansalov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Yansalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yansalov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Yansalov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lesnar defends it well.
Yansalov wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yansalov content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Yansalov seems to be looking for submissions.
Yansalov is taking a breather. Lesnar 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.
Yansalov'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.
Yansalov wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Yansalov keeps him under control.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Yansalov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lesnar wants to control but Yansalov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yansalov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Yansalov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yansalov (5) vs (0) Lesnar
A lull in the action here as Yansalov stalls from top position.
Yansalov working away.
Yansalov controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Yansalov trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar 's face as Yansalov controls the position.
Lesnar sneaks back into half guard.
Yansalov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yansalov is working hard here to advance position.
Yansalov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Yansalov is taking a breather. Lesnar 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.
Lesnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yansalov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lesnar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Yansalov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yansalov (8) vs (0) Lesnar
Yansalov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Yansalov.
Yansalov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lesnar is looking to escape. #T7#
Yansalov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Yansalov controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar has given up his back. Will we see Yansalov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Yansalov (11) vs (0) Lesnar
Lesnar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yansalov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lesnar doesn't escape. #T8#
Lesnar wants to control his opponent's hands but Yansalov gets his hands free.
Yansalov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lesnar 's body.
Lesnar wants to escape the position.
Yansalov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lesnar 's body.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Yansalov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Yansalov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yansalov is hanging on to Lesnar 's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Yansalov controlling from the back.
Yansalov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lesnar trying to control the hands but Yansalov won't let him. #SUB#
Yansalov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lesnar is defending well though. Yansalov let's go of the attempt for now.
Yansalov trying to control.#T11#
Yansalov doesn't have the hooks in and Lesnar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yansalov (11) vs (2) Lesnar #SUB#
Yansalov looking for subs off his back but Lesnar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yansalov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lesnar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yansalov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yansalov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Yansalov keeps moving.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yansalov trying to control the position.
Yansalov is pulling down on Lesnar 's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar , at least for the moment.#T13#
Lesnar trying to control but Yansalov is working from the bottom.
Yansalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yansalov (13) vs (2) Lesnar
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lesnar working for a triangle but Yansalov defends it easily.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar , not yet. #T14#
Yansalov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yansalov (16) vs (2) Lesnar
Lesnar seems a little lost for a moment, as Yansalov dominates the positioning.
Yansalov trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yansalov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lesnar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yansalov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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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 0 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conquer Worlrd wants to clinch.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Frederick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (4) Frederick
Conquer Worlrd is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Conquer Worlrd stops Frederick from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to control the position but Conquer Worlrd is working away.
Conquer Worlrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.#T1#
Frederick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Conquer Worlrd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (6) Frederick
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conquer Worlrd is looking to escape.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Frederick tries to control but Conquer Worlrd wriggling away. #T2#
Conquer Worlrd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conquer Worlrd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (9) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick working for the choke.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Conquer Worlrd rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Frederick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Conquer Worlrd staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control. #SUB2#
Frederick working for a choke but Conquer Worlrd is defending well.
Conquer Worlrd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
#SUB2#
Frederick is looking for the choke from the back position but Conquer Worlrd is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Frederick controls the action.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frederick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frederick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conquer Worlrd staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Conquer Worlrd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Conquer Worlrd tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T6#
Frederick is looking to control Conquer Worlrd but Conquer Worlrd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frederick biding his time, controlling Conquer Worlrd. #SUB2#
Conquer Worlrd is trying to defend against the choke here but Frederick has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Frederick Tightens the hold and Conquer Worlrd taps out furiously! Frederick displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soderberg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soderberg has clasped his hands together around Mack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) Mack#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Soderberg swings around for an armbar but Mack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Mack
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Mack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.#SUB2#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Soderberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soderberg manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Soderberg's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #SUB#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soderberg dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (2) Mack#SUB2#
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Mack is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura here but Mack manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soderberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (4) Mack#T4#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Mack looking to pass the guard.
Mack passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (7) Mack#T5##SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soderberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soderberg tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (6) vs (9) Mack#T6#
Soderberg regains half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mack pulls his head out easily.
Mack controlling the pace.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg looking to control.
#SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (12) Mack
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (12) Mack#T7##SUB#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Mack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (14) Mack
Mack trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mack doesn't defend quickly enough and Soderberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Mack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soderberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skells shoots in for a double leg but Gerbandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skells doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Skells tries to clinch but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gerbandi slaps away a takedown attempt from Skells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Skells.#TD#
Gerbandi 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: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Skells
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skells can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Skells throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Skells keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skells is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Skells#T2##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skells keeps working. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skells, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Skells is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Skells is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skells has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Skells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skells is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Skells uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skells is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibrahim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ibrahim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it.
Nutz is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Nutz defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
#T1#
Nutz moves into full guard.
Ibrahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Nutz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nutz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #T6#
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ibrahim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Nutz
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but instead Nutz has moved into half guard.
Nutz passes into side control, despite Ibrahim's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (7) Nutz#T7#
Ibrahim has one of Nutz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ibrahim trying to control but Nutz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (7) vs (10) Nutz
Nutz trying to control.
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nutz's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (10) Nutz
Ibrahim stays in close to Nutz's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nutz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (12) Nutz
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (12) Nutz
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard. #T10#
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to control the position.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nutz has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nutz pushes a forearm under Ibrahim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ibrahim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justa Nutz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justa Nutz waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Shah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Shah
Chancel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Shah
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shah avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shah goes for an armbar but Chancel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chancel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (6) Shah
Chancel stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (6) Shah#SUB#
Chancel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Shah is still trying to improve position.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
The referee asks Chancel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chancel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shah is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shah is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shah! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (6) Shah#T3#
Shah is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to control but Shah wriggling away.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Shah tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah gets back to half guard.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Shah is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shah avoid being mounted?#T4#
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Shah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Shah won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it.
Shah is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel pushes down on Shah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Shah defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Shah is having none of it.
Shah wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel is trying to control. Shah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shah is trying is best to control the position here.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Shah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shah 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.
Shah controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Shah 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.
Shah is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel stays in close to Shah's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.#T7#
Shah looking for a sweep. Not yet Shah, not yet.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (8) Shah
Shah trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Shah won't allow Chancel to sweep him here. #T8##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shah passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Shah eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel gets back to full guard.
Shah postures up.
#T9#
Shah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chancel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chancel.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel pulls Shah in close to his closed guard and prevents Shah from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chancel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T11##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Shah from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle here but Shah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (11) Shah#SUB2#
Shah swings around for an armbar but Chancel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (9) vs (11) Shah
Chancel trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
Shah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel won't allow Shah to sweep him here.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Shah is defending the position.
Chancel wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Chancel is pressing down on Shah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shah is holding on for now.
Shah gets back to full guard.
Shah working a defensive guard here.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (9) vs (15) Shah#T14#
Chancel is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shah working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chancel prevents Shah from getting a body triangle.
Chancel trying to control the hands but Shah breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shah has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shah wins on points by 15 to 9. |
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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 18 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barnes wants the takedown. Snowstrinski is fighting it off but Barnes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snowstrinski's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski#T2##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T3#
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T4#
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Barnes tries to hold on but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Snowstrinski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Snowstrinski keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snowstrinski's best efforts.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes tries to move to full mount but Snowstrinski actually manages to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Barnes trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Barnes is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Barnes moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape. #T8#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes trying to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (8) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snowstrinski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (10) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski 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 (21) vs (10) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (24) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (26) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #T13#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snowstrinski is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (26) vs (12) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski being controlled here momentarily.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 26 to 12. |
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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 12 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaver! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (0) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (4) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver controlling well, preventing Laulhere from escaping the position.
Shaver doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (4) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Shaver is not content to let Laulhere control the position.#T2#
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Shaver is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Shaver tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount. #T3#
Shaver trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
Shaver wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Shaver moves into full guard.
Laulhere pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Shaver is having none of it.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from improving his position.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (6) Laulhere
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5#
Laulhere tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Shaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Laulhere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver is trying to control but Laulhere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T6#
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laulhere has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (11) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere holding on to Shaver's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Shaver controls the action.
Laulhere wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T7#
Shaver is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
Shaver controls the action.
I really don't envy Laulhere right now.
Shaver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laulhere tries to break free.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere trying to control the hands but Shaver breaks the grip.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.#T8#
Shaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaver has the hooks in. Laulhere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (8) Laulhere
Shaver wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (8) Laulhere#T9#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Shaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (15) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet. #SUB2#
Laulhere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laulhere.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaver controls the pace.
Shaver trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Shaver is controlling the pace.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Shaver has passed into half guard.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A victorious Beaver Shaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Maximus is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Maximus
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Maximus trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Maximus has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #T3#
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Maximus is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Gomes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T5#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T6#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Maximus won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Maximus trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Maximus postures up.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard. #T7#
Gomes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (2) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Gomes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gomes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Gomes is trying to break free.
#T10#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes is in bad spot here.
Maximus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Maximus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maximus keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
#T12#
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes tries to break free.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gomes is having to fend off submission attempts from Maximus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Maximus doesn't have the hooks in though and Gomes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (13) Maximus#T13#
Gomes pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maximus is now in half guard.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (16) Maximus
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Alexander Maximus 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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