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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 1 losses; Dag Nabbit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Melinos Jargon! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jargon shoots in for a double leg but Nabbit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Nabbit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nabbit (2) vs (0) Jargon#SUB2# Jargon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nabbit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nabbit (5) vs (0) Jargon Nabbit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jargon is looking to improve his position but Nabbit isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jargon keeps trying to improve his position. Nabbit avoids the attempt from Jargon to control. Jargon is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Jargon tries to lock up and control but Nabbit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jargon regains half guard.#SUB2# Jargon actively working from the bottom here. Jargon wants to improve his position but Nabbit is controlling well.
Nabbit is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now. #SUB2# Jargon looking for submissions off his back. Jargon is trying to control but Nabbit manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nabbit (8) vs (0) Jargon#T2# Jargon is looking to improve his position but Nabbit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB# Nabbit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jargon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jargon shrugs it off. Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jargon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nabbit controlling from mount. Jargon wants to control but Nabbit is having none of it.#T3##SUB# Nabbit has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jargon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dag Nabbit! Dag Nabbit 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Yossarian! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Yossarian misses with a takedown attempt - Conquer Worlrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Conquer Worlrd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yossarian has a takedown stuffed. Conquer Worlrd is looking to counter the offense by Yossarian and move into the clinch. Conquer Worlrd with a poor takedown #TD2# and Yossarian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (2) Yossarian Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily. Yossarian is keen to just control but Conquer Worlrd is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Yossarian seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conquer Worlrd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Yossarian! An out of breath and clearly excited John Yossarian thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Innkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Mafner looking for a takedown. #TD# Innkeeper pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mafner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innkeeper's guard. #SUB2# Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# Mafner is working for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending it quite comfortably.
Mafner is looking to pass Innkeeper's guard but actually Innkeeper recovers to full guard. Mafner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Innkeeper pulls Mafner in to control the position. #T1# Mafner postures up.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Mafner's head. It's preventing any offense from Mafner, at least for the moment.#SUB# Innkeeper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Innkeeper holds on and takes a little breather. Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Mafner from controlling successfully. Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Mafner passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mafner is keen to just control but Innkeeper is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2# Mafner wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innkeeper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Mafner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mafner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mafner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (0) Mafner Mafner trying to control the hands but Innkeeper breaks the grip. #T4# Innkeeper keeps control of the position as Mafner tries to break free.
#SUB# Innkeeper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mafner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Innkeeper controls the position. Mafner turns into Innkeeper and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (2) Mafner Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard. Mafner wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T5# Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2# Mafner drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Mafner off! Mafner jumps back into Innkeeper's guard. Mafner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now. #T6# Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mafner looking to pass the guard. Innkeeper is trying to keep Mafner in close.
#SUB# Innkeeper 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! Mafner rolls with it to try and escape but Innkeeper cranks on the arm and Mafner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotosleep Innkeeper! A relieved looking Gotosleep Innkeeper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mo Mohammad! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Lake shoots in and gets a takedown into Mohammad's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Mohammad Lake wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving. Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lake trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom. Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mohammad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Mohammad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohammad can do anything to dispel that myth. Lake wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mohammad is controlling Lake's posture.#T1# Mohammad keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. Lake wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving. Mohammad has Lake pulled in close to control his posture. Mohammad trying to control the position.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lake is really struggling to control Mohammad but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2# Lake won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here. Mohammad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Mohammad keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lake passes Mohammad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lake prevents Mohammad from improving his position. Mohammad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lake trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom. Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Lake wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is keeping the position. Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lake looking to pass the guard. Lake wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving. #SUB# Lake drops back looking for a leg! Mohammad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mohammad manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Mohammad's guard. #T4# Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mohammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammad, not yet. Lake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mohammad's guard. Still in half guard, Lake seems content to control. Mohammad trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
Lake is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer. Mohammad wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
Lake wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it. #T5##SUB# Lake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mohammad trying to control here.
Lake wants to control but Mohammad is keeping him busy. Mohammad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mohammad. Lake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lake wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving. #T6# Mohammad wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment. Lake stands and throws Mohammad's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (5) vs (0) Mohammad Lake wants to control but Mohammad is keeping him busy. Mohammad tries to improve position but can't. Lake trying to control the action but Mohammad is working from the bottom. #SUB# Lake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mohammad has escaped the position, nice work there. Mohammad can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB# Lake has hold of Mohammad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mohammad seems comfortable defending it but Lake has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mohammad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mohammad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lake couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lake! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Gascon! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Gascon scores with a takedown into Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Gascon Gascon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gascon passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. Mack won't allow Gascon to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well. Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Mack is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gascon pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascon in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2# Gascon is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gascon to get the leverage. #SUB# Mack actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it. Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gascon controlling the action here. #SUB# Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Gascon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Gascon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mack.#SUB# Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2# Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Well, if Gascon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB2# Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gascon moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Gascon Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action. #T6# Mack 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. Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working. The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass. Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB# Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position. Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T7##SUB# Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass. #SUB# Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well. Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gascon stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB# Gascon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gascon is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Gascon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Joe Dirt! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Kuang clinches up with Dirt and pushes him back against the cage. Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Dirt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuang uses from the top position. Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirt for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2# Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 inform us that Dirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirt looking to control.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuang controls the pace. Dirt keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass. #SUB2# Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Dirt working for submissions but it's allowed Kuang to get to half guard.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Dirt is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?#T2# Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control. Dirt wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang moves into full mount! Dirt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Dirt Dirt tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dirt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Dirt tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away. Dirt is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea. Kuang controlling from the full mount. Dirt regains half guard.#T4##SUB# Kuang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Kuang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (6) vs (0) Dirt Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control. Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5# Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control. Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuang takes Dirt's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (9) vs (0) Dirt Dirt trying to control but not successfully. You can see the frustration on Dirt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dirt just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Dirt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms. #T6# Kuang has good solid back control here. Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dirt trying to control the hands but Kuang won't let him. Dirt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuang is staying active. I would not like to be Dirt right now.
#T7# Kuang'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. Dirt trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Kuang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Dirt tries to escape the position.
Kuang gets his hands free as Dirt looks to control. Good control from Kuang. Dirt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8##SUB# Kuang has his arm under Dirt's chin here. Game over son! Kuang squeezes tightly and Dirt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang! A victorious Nedry Kuang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Kimura moves into the clinch.#TD# Kimura manages to pull guard.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. Levesque stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Levesque A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2# Levesque is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Levesque in the domination position with Kimura hanging on. Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kimura won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1# Levesque is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position. Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura. Levesque postures up.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB# Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB# Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kimura has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
#SUB# Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. Levesque is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Kimura is looking for a sweep. Levesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. Kimura is pulling down on Levesque's head to control his posture. Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. Kimura is trying to keep Levesque in close.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Kimura working for a triangle but Levesque defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #T4# Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Levesque is still trying to improve position. Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. Kimura is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#T5# Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kimura keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass. #SUB# Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position. Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kimura is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Levesque passes into half guard. #SUB2# Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB2# Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Levesque in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kimura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque! After winning the bout, Miles Levesque 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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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 19 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Barnes clinches. #TD# Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Hageman Barnes tries to buck Hageman off but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman taking a breather here. Barnes sneaks back into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Barnes gets full guard. Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position. Hageman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (3) Hageman#T2# Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (3) Hageman Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Hageman Barnes tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes stops Hageman from passing to mount. Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily. Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes. Hageman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Barnes pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. Hageman forces his way into half guard. Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (7) Hageman Barnes looking to pass the guard. Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (7) Hageman Barnes trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #T5# Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB# Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hageman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Hageman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (9) Hageman Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Hageman Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7# Barnes slips nicely into half guard. Hageman keeps control of the position for the meantime. Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard. Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (11) Hageman#T8# Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB# Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (11) Hageman Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9##SUB# Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (13) Hageman Barnes controlling the position. Barnes keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass. Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T10# Hageman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hageman preventing the sweep. Hageman is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hageman passes into half guard. Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. Barnes is staying active underneath Hageman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11# Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T12##SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Hageman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14# Barnes pulls Hageman in to control the position. Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnes takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Wang Dong! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cheese is looking to counter the offense by Dong and move into the clinch. Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Cheese holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cheese is looking to take this one to the mat. Cheese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Richard Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Dong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dong looking for a takedown. #TD# Cheese pulls guard. Dong won't allow Cheese to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2# Dong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cheese has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Dong The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Dong Dong tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position. Cheese controlling from side mount. Cheese continues to stall.#T2# Dong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Dong Cheese moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there. Dong wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T3# Cheese can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cheese is trying to control but can't.
Dong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (5) Dong Cheese is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2# Dong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cheese is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cheese and Dong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# Cheese wants to control but Dong postures up. Dong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cheese! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (5) vs (7) Dong Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Dong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cheese has worked his arm free - good work by Cheese!
Cheese is trying to improve his position.#T5# Cheese is not content to let Dong control the position. Dong working away. Dong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Dong is trying to get an arm triangle but Cheese is defending well. Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Cheese stops Dong from passing to mount. #T6# Dong is trying to move to mount but Cheese reverses beautifully and ends up in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (7) vs (7) Dong Cheese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dong is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dong looking to control.
#T7##SUB2# Dong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cheese uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (7) Dong Dong is looking for a sweep. Dong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cheese off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (10) vs (11) Dong Cheese turns into Dong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (12) vs (11) Dong The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cheese is stalling in the full guard. Cheese postures up.
#T8# Dong looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard.
Cheese has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (15) vs (11) Dong Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cheese manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dong to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (18) vs (11) Dong Cheese is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Cheese'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. Dong wants to escape the position.
#T9# Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dong working to try and regain half guard.
Cheese controlling from mount. Cheese is looking to work his way around to Dong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10# Cheese controlling the pace for now. Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cheese avoids the attempt from Dong to control. Cheese controlling his opponent. #T11# Dong is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea. Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully. Dong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (21) vs (11) Dong Dong can't escape the position.
Dong trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him. Cheese is hanging on to Dong's back as he tries to escape.
#T12# Cheese 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.
Cheese gets his hands free as Dong looks to control. #T13# Dong tries to break free.
Dong turns into Cheese and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (21) vs (13) Dong#SUB2# Dong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cheese looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cheese looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cheese! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (25) vs (13) Dong Cheese controls the position. Further stalling from Cheese. Dong sneaks back into half guard.#T14# Dong gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Dong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cheese has passed into half guard!
Dong wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cheese is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Cheese takes the fight on points by 25 to 13. Richard Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Berendas Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berendas defends it easily.#SUB# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berendas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Berendas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1# Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Berendas Berendas advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Berendas Gracie tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.#T2# Berendas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2# Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Berendas#SUB2# Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
#T3# Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2# Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. Gracie controlling the action here. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T4# Gracie is taking a breather. Berendas 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. Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall. Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well. Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2# Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer. Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T6# Berendas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T7# Berendas moves into full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Berendas Gracie controls the position. Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away. Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T8# Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Gracie working away. Berendas is trying to improve his position. Berendas keeps trying to improve his position. Gracie trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. Berendas is looking for a sweep.#T9# Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though. Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away. Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Berendas Berendas slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Berendas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (12) Berendas Berendas controlling the pace for now. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T11# Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it. Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gracie is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#T12# Berendas controlling the pace for now. #SUB2# Berendas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay. Gracie wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#SUB2# Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard. Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (15) Berendas Berendas tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13# Berendas prevents Gracie from getting the reversal. Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T14# Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie 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. Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Berendas controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! Berendas wins on points by 15 to 5. Our winner, Uvele Berendas, 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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