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SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dresner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dresner attempts a counter takedown but Pilkington avoids it well and moves away.
Pilkington keeps the fight on the outside.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilkington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilkington shoots in for a takedown but Dresner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pilkington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Pilkington.#TD2#
Pilkington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pilkington lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner controlling the position.#SUB#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Dresner controlling Pilkington's posture.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilkington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Pilkington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dresner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pilkington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pilkington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Pilkington
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dresner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dresner 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.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner is pulling down on Pilkington's head to control his posture.
Dresner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dresner tries to get out of the position.
Pilkington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington controlling from the top position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T6#
Pilkington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pilkington is thwarting Dresner's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Pilkington is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pilkington 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.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for a submission but Dresner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner has control of Pilkington's left arm, preventing Pilkington from doing any damage.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Dresner controlling the position.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pilkington trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Pilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner is looking to control Pilkington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Pilkington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner won't allow Pilkington to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington. #T13#
Dresner controlling the position well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pilkington pulls his head out easily.
Pilkington is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington.
Pilkington looks winded!
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pilkington wins on points by 4 to 2.
Ricky Pilkington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 1 losses; JoJo Tex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Avedidteonurmadov has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avedidteonurmadov.
Avedidteonurmadov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to clinch#TD#
and Tex counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tex (2) vs (0) Avedidteonurmadov
Tex wants to pass the guard but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tex is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Tex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex wants to control from the top but Avedidteonurmadov keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tex passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tex (5) vs (0) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB#
Tex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Avedidteonurmadov tries to bench press Tex off him but Tex keeps the position. #SUB#
Tex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tex working away.#T3##SUB#
Tex tries for a kimura but Avedidteonurmadov is defending well.
Avedidteonurmadov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tex (5) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tex is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
In his post fight interview, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Souza defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Souza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Souza manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Souza
Gomes is holding Souza down, trying to stall.
Souza wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here.
Gomes is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T1#
Souza is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gomes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Gomes trying to remain calm as Souza controls from the top position.
It looks like Souza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.#T2#
Souza wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes pulls Souza in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Souza pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Souza trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Souza is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Souza is now in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #T6#
Gomes is controlling Souza's posture.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes 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: Gomes (2) vs (4) Souza
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #T7#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Gomes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it. #T8#
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souza looking to control.
Souza 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 trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes passes Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Souza wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Souza is defending the position.
Souza wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (4) Souza
Gomes tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Souza 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.#T10#
Souza tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Souza wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.#SUB#
Gomes looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Gomes prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Souza is trying to reverse the position but instead Gomes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (8) vs (4) Souza#SUB#
Gomes is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Souza taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Carpenter sprawls well.
Carpenter dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Carpenter and move into the clinch position.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
#TD#
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carpenter uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Carpenter dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to control Carpenter's posture but Carpenter avoids it.
A control attempt from Magomedov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carpenter (7) vs (0) Magomedov
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Carpenter avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Carpenter (10) vs (0) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off. #T2#
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Carpenter controls the action.
Carpenter is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carpenter controlling from the back.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him. #T4#
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
#T5#
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Magomedov looks winded!
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.
Carpenter'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.
Further stalling from Carpenter.#T6#
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Carpenter biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carpenter.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Carpenter gets his hands free. #T7#
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Carpenter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carpenter has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carpenter controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Carpenter gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Carpenter is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carpenter controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Carpenter.
#T9#
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off. #T10#
Carpenter continues to hold on tight.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
Carpenter controls the position.#T11#
Magomedov tries to escape but Carpenter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Magomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
#T12#
Carpenter has good solid back control here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Carpenter is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Magomedov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Carpenter controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Carpenter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Carpenter keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carpenter takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simmons tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (0) vs (2) Castro
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Simmons'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.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (5) Castro
Simmons is being controlled here. #T1#
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face as Castro controls the position.
It looks like Castro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (8) Castro
Simmons wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Simmons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simmons gets full guard.
Castro postures up.
#T3#
Castro pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simmons trying to control here.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
Castro is continuing to stall.
Simmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castro is working away from the top position though.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castro controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Simmons trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simmons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Castro should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Simmons has tightened it up now! Castro should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barrett Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barrett Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks has closed the distance and engaged Jagonoy in a clinch.
Jagonoy wants a takedown.
#TD#
Spanks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Spanks trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (0) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
Spanks is keen to just control but Jagonoy is a slippery customer.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Jagonoy 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.
Spanks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (10) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to bench press Spanks off him but Spanks keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spanks laying and praying for a moment but Jagonoy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Jagonoy is having none of it. #SUB#
Spanks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Spanks is trying to control. Jagonoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
#SUB#
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jagonoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Spanks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Spanks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Jagonoy cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thammy Jagonoy!
Thammy Jagonoy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rick (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai 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.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet. #T1#
Rick is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Rick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Rick wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Chai controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rick tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rick tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Rick away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 9 wins and 17 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Kyng against the cage.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#TD2#
Kyng gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Barnes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kyng doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnes has managed to lock this one up! Can Kyng escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Smyth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Smyth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gambini regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gambini
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smyth trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini controlling Smyth's posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Gambini keeping control of the position.
Smyth is pressing down on Gambini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gambini is holding on for now.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Smyth has control of the leg.
Smyth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini 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.
Gambini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Gambini defending well.
Smyth prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Smyth is keen to just control but Gambini is a slippery customer.
Smyth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Smyth passes Gambini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it. #SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Gambini wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smyth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Smyth is fighting to break Gambini's control of his arms but Gambini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambini controls the pace.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Gambini
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is trying to escape the position but Gambini is controlling the position. #T9#
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Smyth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gambini's best efforts.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambini prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Gambini is taking a breather. Smyth 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.#T10#
Smyth wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Smyth trying to get back to full guard but Gambini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (8) Gambini
Smyth working to try and regain half guard.
Smyth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Smyth tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Smyth wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Gambini can't control as he wanted to and Smyth manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Smyth wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Smyth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini looking to control but Smyth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Gambini wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Smyth regains half guard.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Gino Gambini 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Waterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waterman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Waterman drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Waterman off! Waterman jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman passes into half guard.
Waterman wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position. #T1#
Waterman is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waterman.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Waterman is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
Waterman wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Waterman in close.
#SUB#
Waterman has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Waterman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Waterman looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Waterman won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Waterman is defending the position.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Waterman is having none of it. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Waterman is working away.
Waterman gets back to full guard.
Waterman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Waterman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gerbandi escapes and throws Waterman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (2) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waterman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Waterman is keeping him busy. #T6#
Waterman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waterman being controlled for a moment.
Waterman tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Waterman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Waterman is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waterman is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterman moves into full guard.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.
Waterman keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waterman keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Waterman working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is posturing up here but Waterman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gerbandi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gerbandi has to tap! Slick submission there by Waterman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
A very excited looking Henry Waterman 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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