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SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dag Nabbit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall shoots in for a double leg but Nabbit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nabbit to the mat! Nabbit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Nabbit
Nabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nabbit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nabbit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall trying to control but Nabbit is working from the bottom.
Grandall advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nabbit tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nabbit wants to sweep but Grandall has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Nabbit#SUB#
Nabbit wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Grandall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nabbit's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nabbit is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Grandall! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bai Chang Cho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yossarian fails to land the takedown.
Chang Cho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yossarian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chang Cho somewhat.
Chang Cho stuffs the takedown.
Chang Cho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yossarian manages to circle out of the way.
Yossarian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang Cho avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang Cho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bai Chang Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang Cho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yossarian shoots in but Chang Cho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Chang Cho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yossarian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang Cho circles away.
Chang Cho slaps away a takedown attempt from Yossarian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chang Cho misses with a takedown attempt - Yossarian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches up with Chang Cho, looking for a takedown. Yossarian pushes Chang Cho against the cage but Chang Cho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chang Cho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yossarian keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Chang Cho as Yossarian shoots in.
Chang Cho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chang Cho fails with the takedown.#T2#
Yossarian shoots in and drives through. Chang Cho sprawls well.
Yossarian shoots in but no luck this time.
Yossarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang Cho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chang Cho (0) vs (2) Yossarian
Chang Cho is breathing heavily.
Yossarian wants to take a breather but Chang Cho is having none of it.
Chang Cho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Yossarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chang Cho looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Yossarian 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! Chang Cho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Yossarian!
John Yossarian 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jargon tries to sprawl but Simmons drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jargon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jargon wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Jargon keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (2) Simmons#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jargon passes into half guard.
Jargon trying to control the pace.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away. #T2#
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Jargon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons trying to control but Jargon postures up.
Jargon trying to control the pace.
Jargon wants to take a breather but Simmons is having none of it.
Jargon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons is not content to let Jargon control the position.#T3#
Jargon trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Jargon is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Simmons reverses the position - he's now on top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (4) Simmons
Jargon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simmons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but Jargon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Jargon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Simmons is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Jargon defends it. #SUB#
Jargon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy.
Jargon moves into full guard.
#T5#
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Simmons passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (2) vs (7) Simmons#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jargon, who protects the arm well.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Jargon is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jargon is trying to control Simmons's posture. Simmons takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jargon! Simmons is rotating here... this could be the end... Jargon is out! Simmons has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barrett Simmons!
Barrett Simmons took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 0 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Avedidteonurmadov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Avedidteonurmadov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (0) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Fraumilch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fraumilch moves into full guard.
Fraumilch seems keen to control Avedidteonurmadov's posture.
Avedidteonurmadov won't allow Fraumilch to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fraumilch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fraumilch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fraumilch! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fraumilch (4) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov
Avedidteonurmadov tries to bench press Fraumilch off him but Fraumilch keeps the position. #T1#
Fraumilch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Avedidteonurmadov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Avedidteonurmadov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Fraumilch is working for a kimura but Avedidteonurmadov is defending it quite comfortably.
Fraumilch stalling. #T2#
Avedidteonurmadov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fraumilch content to control rather than advance.
Fraumilch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (7) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#T3#
Fraumilch controlling from mount.
Avedidteonurmadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fraumilch content just to control the position here.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to control but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Avedidteonurmadov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Fraumilch controlling the position easily from mount.
Fraumilch'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.
Fraumilch looking to control but Avedidteonurmadov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking to get to half guard.
Fraumilch controlling from mount. #T5##SUB#
Fraumilch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Avedidteonurmadov tries to lock up and control but Fraumilch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Avedidteonurmadov 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.
Avedidteonurmadov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch content just to control the position here.
Avedidteonurmadov is working to get back to half guard.
Fraumilch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Avedidteonurmadov tries to lock up and control but Fraumilch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fraumilch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing that Fraumilch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Avedidteonurmadov can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avedidteonurmadov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fraumilch can't control as he wanted to and Avedidteonurmadov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fraumilch controlling the action here.
Avedidteonurmadov is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Still in half guard, Fraumilch seems content to control.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to control but Fraumilch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avedidteonurmadov tries to roll over but Fraumilch keeps him under control.
Fraumilch is looking to advance position but Avedidteonurmadov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avedidteonurmadov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fraumilch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fraumilch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fraumilch (7) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov#T8#
Fraumilch controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Fraumilch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to control. Fraumilch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fraumilch is positioning himself well to prevent Avedidteonurmadov advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura but Fraumilch is defending well.
Fraumilch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Fraumilch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fraumilch trying to control here.
Fraumilch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fraumilch.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control but Fraumilch is working from the bottom.
Fraumilch is trying to keep Avedidteonurmadov in close.
Avedidteonurmadov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avedidteonurmadov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Avedidteonurmadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fraumilch is retaining full guard.
Avedidteonurmadov being controlled here momentarily.
Fraumilch keeping moving, preventing Avedidteonurmadov from controlling successfully.
Avedidteonurmadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraumilch is keeping the position for now.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraumilch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fraumilch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fraumilch has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fraumilch (9) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov#T11#
Fraumilch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fraumilch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (12) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Avedidteonurmadov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Fraumilch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avedidteonurmadov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fraumilch is tapping! Great win for Avedidteonurmadov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Kyran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly tries for a takedown but Kyran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kyran instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kyran manages to pull guard.
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Moly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Moly being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Moly wants to sweep here but Kyran controlling him for the moment.
Kyran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran 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#
Kyran trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Moly
Moly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Kyran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (8) vs (0) Moly
Kyran fails to advance to Moly's back.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyran is taking a breather. Moly 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.
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moly is staying active underneath Kyran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Kyran moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (11) vs (0) Moly
Kyran controls the position.
Kyran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (13) vs (0) Moly
Moly is looking to improve his position but Kyran isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyran controlling the pace for now.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Kyran wants to finish this one by submission but Moly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kyran.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Kyran manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (16) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Moly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyran gets his way!
Kyran trying to control.#T7#
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly prevents Kyran from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Kyran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Kyran not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Kyran trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Moly is trying to break free.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Moly is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyran off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Moly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyran.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Kyran 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.
#T9#
Moly tries to break free.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Kyran is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moly staying busy and making it hard for Kyran to control.
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyran is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kyran 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, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Kyran trying to control.#SUB#
Moly defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (16) vs (2) Moly
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Kyran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (2) Moly#T11#
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (21) vs (2) Moly
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T12#
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (24) vs (2) Moly
Good control from Kyran.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran working for a choke but Moly is defending well.
Moly tries to escape but Kyran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Moly wants to escape the position.
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kyran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T14#
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.#SUB#
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Moly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Biden drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Castro
Biden is fighting to break Castro's control of his arms but Castro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Castro keeping full guard, as Biden tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castro holds on and takes a little breather.
Biden preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Castro#T1#
Biden 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.
Castro trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Biden looking for a sweep. Not yet Biden, not yet. #SUB#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Biden's legs - danger averted.
Castro wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving. #SUB#
Biden working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Biden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castro controls the pace.#SUB#
Biden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Biden has an active guard here but Castro has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castro is just content to waste time from the top position. Biden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Biden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Castro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (4) vs (2) Castro
Biden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Castro trying to control the position.
Biden looking to pass the guard.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Biden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biden (4) vs (6) Castro
Biden is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Biden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro working away.
Biden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Castro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castro is trying to control. Biden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Castro trying to control from Biden's half guard. Biden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (4) vs (9) Castro
Castro staying calm.
Biden holding on.
Biden is not content to let Castro control the position. #T7##SUB2#
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Biden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Biden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Biden is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Biden working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
#T8#
Castro trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biden is keeping the position for now.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Biden.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biden 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.
Castro trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Biden working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Biden wants to control but Castro passes easily into half guard.
Biden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro is trying to control. Biden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biden tries to get out of the position.
Castro is pressing down on Biden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biden is holding on for now.
Biden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Castro controlling the action here. #T10##SUB2#
Castro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biden is doing well to control the position and prevent Castro from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Biden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biden tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#T11#
Castro moves into full mount! Biden won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (4) vs (12) Castro
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biden is looking to escape.
Biden is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Castro is working for a guillotine from mount but Biden frees his head quite easily.
Biden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Castro working for a guillotine from mount but Biden is in no mood to give up.
Biden is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Castro has hold of Biden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Castro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Biden is surviving well by controlling Castro's body position as best he can.
Biden gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Castro is working for a kimura but Biden is defending it quite comfortably.
Biden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biden (8) vs (12) Castro#T13#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Biden looking for the RNC.
Biden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Castro doesn't escape.
Castro rolls, trying to escape but Biden keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Castro wants to control his opponent's hands but Biden gets his hands free. #SUB#
Biden looking for the choke from the back.
Castro controlling Biden 's hands. #SUB#
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Castro is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Biden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Castro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biden is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Biden looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Castro is controlling Biden 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (8) vs (14) Castro
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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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 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dubs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danner pinned against the cage. Danner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danner has a takedown stuffed.
Dubs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Danner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Dubs
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Dubs is looking for a triangle but Danner pushes his legs off easily.
Danner controlling from the top position.
Dubs looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dubs keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass.
Danner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Dubs has his foot on Danner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danner works his way back into a safe position though.
Danner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danner wants to pass to mount but Dubs is defending the position. #SUB#
Danner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Danner not doing much here.
Danner'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.#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Danner is working for an americana but Dubs has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Danner was thinking about the submission.
Danner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubs's guard. #SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Danner is working for a kimura but Dubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Danner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Dubs trying to control here.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dubs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danner is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Danner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB#
Danner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubs is just riding it out for now. Danner eventually gives up the hold.
Danner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7##SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but Dubs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Danner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dubs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danner.
Still in half guard, Danner seems content to control.
Danner is pressing down on Dubs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura but Dubs is defending well.
#T8##SUB#
Danner 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.
Dubs trying to control but Danner postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Danner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danner moves into full mount! Dubs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (5) vs (0) Dubs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Danner has hold of Dubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danner (8) vs (0) Dubs#T10##SUB#
Dubs fending off the submission attempt from Danner.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Danner breaks the grip.
Dubs looks winded!
Danner has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Danner 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, Dubs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11##SUB#
Dubs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danner gets his way!
#SUB#
Danner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dubs is defending well but eventually Danner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dubs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Danner!
Our winner, Billy Danner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jagonoy's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Jagonoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo controlling the action here.
Jagonoy is refusing to be controlled, as Solo sits in half guard. #T1#
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Solo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jagonoy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jagonoy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Jagonoy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy controls the position.
Solo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Jagonoy has control of the leg. #T2#
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Jagonoy won't allow Solo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Solo looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Jagonoy#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard.
Solo is looking to pass into half guard but Jagonoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jagonoy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (6) Jagonoy#SUB#
Solo has his foot on Jagonoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jagonoy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solo pulls Jagonoy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #T4#
Solo wants to sweep here but Jagonoy controlling him for the moment.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jagonoy is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Solo prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
Solo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (9) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy has given up his back here. Will Solo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (12) vs (6) Jagonoy
Solo controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Solo controlling from the back.
Solo controlling well, preventing Jagonoy from escaping the position.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jagonoy.#SUB#
Solo looking to break Jagonoy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jagonoy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Jagonoy fending off the submission attempt from Solo.
Jagonoy trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
I really don't envy Jagonoy right now.
#SUB#
Jagonoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Jagonoy showing good submission defense here.
Jagonoy prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.#T10##SUB#
Jagonoy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Solo gets his way!
Jagonoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jagonoy trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Solo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Solo is looking for the choke from the back position but Jagonoy is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Solo.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jagonoy for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Jagonoy tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jagonoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Solo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (15) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jagonoy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T12#
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Solo is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solo to get the leverage.
Jagonoy trying to control here.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #T13#
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now.
Solo controlling the pace.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Solo passes Jagonoy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Solo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Solo trying to work for an americana but Jagonoy has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thammy Jagonoy spoke after the fight, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Hlervu.
Torres is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hlervu can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Hlervu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hlervu 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.
Torres postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Torres escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Torres
Hlervu tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Torres dominates the positioning.#T2#
Hlervu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres controls the position.
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Torres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (7) Torres
Hlervu is trying to reverse the position but instead Torres has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (0) vs (10) Torres
Hlervu rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres controlling the position well here. Hlervu rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Torres is not going to allow Hlervu to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Hlervu tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres has good solid back control here.
Torres controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres controlling the action here. #T6#
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Torres prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu won't allow Torres to pass to mount. #T7#
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (13) Torres
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Torres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (15) Torres
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Hlervu tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu stops Torres from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Torres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (18) Torres
Torres content just to control the position here. #T10#
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Torres controlling his opponent.
Hlervu tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (0) vs (21) Torres
Torres 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.
Torres has the hooks in. Hlervu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres 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.
Torres has the hooks in. Hlervu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Hlervu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hlervu is looking to get back to full guard here but Torres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (24) Torres#T13#
Hlervu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Torres stalling away here and it's allowed Hlervu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14#
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.
Hlervu wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hlervu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (27) Torres
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 27 to 0.
A victorious Miguel Torres 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kyng gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Kyng manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kyng
Thumb trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Thumb actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb gets full guard.
Kyng won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Thumb pulls Kyng in to control the position. #T4#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumb 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.#T6#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyng uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Kyng
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (5) Kyng#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Thumb patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Thumb 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, Kyng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8##SUB#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a choke. Kyng gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kyng manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Thumb looking to control.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11##SUB#
Thumb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (10) Kyng
Kyng taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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