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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall shoots for a takedown but Biden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grandall fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Biden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biden is pressed up against the cage. Grandall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biden down to the mat. Biden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Grandall.#TD#
Biden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Grandall
Biden pushing down on Grandall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biden is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Grandall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biden is aware though and is defending well.
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Grandall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biden defends it easily.
Biden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Grandall being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Grandall has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall has an active guard here but Biden has managed to pass into half guard.
Biden moves into full mount! Grandall won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (0) Grandall
Biden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biden'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.#T3#
Grandall working to try and regain half guard.
Biden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Biden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Biden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grandall is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Biden has hold of Grandall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grandall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Biden stays in close to Grandall's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Biden stands and throws Grandall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (8) vs (0) Grandall
Biden advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (10) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Grandall tries to roll over but Biden keeps him under control.
Biden trying to control the pace.
Biden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (13) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.
Grandall keeps trying to improve his position.
Biden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.#T7#
Biden controlling from the full mount.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Biden is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grandall gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Grandall wants to hit a sweep here but Biden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grandall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (16) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is trying to reverse the position but instead Biden has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Biden (19) vs (0) Grandall
Biden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Grandall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Biden has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grandall is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.
Grandall tries to break free.
#SUB#
Biden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grandall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grandall wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Grandall looks winded!
Grandall trying to control the hands but Biden breaks the grip.
Biden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grandall doesn't escape.
Grandall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grandall is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.
Biden controls the position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Biden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Biden has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grandall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Biden trying to pass the guard but Grandall defending well.
Grandall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grandall.#T12#
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Biden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Grandall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Biden pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (22) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (22) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall stands and throws Biden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (22) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall swings around for an armbar but Biden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (24) vs (5) Grandall
Biden is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall working for a triangle but Biden defends it easily.
#T14#
Biden content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Biden has passed one foot through into half guard.
Biden is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandall wants to control but Biden is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biden takes the fight on points by 24 to 5. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Sterling! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sterling's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sterling (0) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Sterling has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (0) vs (5) Gomes#T1#
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sterling (0) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sterling is looking to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sterling looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sterling (0) vs (10) Gomes
Sterling is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes tries to get the hooks in deep but Sterling pushed the leg off. #T2#
Gomes controlling the position well here. Sterling rolled but Gomes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sterling trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
Sterling is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Sterling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Gomes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sterling is defending well though. Gomes let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Sterling is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Sterling trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gomes tightening his grip on Sterling, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Sterling is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Sterling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Sterling defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomes's arms. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sterling reverses the position brilliantly into Gomes's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sterling (2) vs (10) Gomes#T5#
Gomes pulls Sterling in close to his closed guard and prevents Sterling from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Sterling defends easily.
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sterling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sterling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Sterling preventing the sweep.
Gomes wants to hit a sweep here but Sterling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gomes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (5) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Sterling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sterling looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomes holds on for dear life, controlling Sterling's posture momentarily. #T7#
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sterling (8) vs (10) Gomes#SUB#
Sterling working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gomes prevents Sterling from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sterling's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sterling (8) vs (12) Gomes#T8#
Sterling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Sterling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Gomes passes Sterling's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (8) vs (15) Gomes
Sterling stops Gomes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomes controlling from mount. #T11#
Sterling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Sterling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sterling defend it? Gomes steps over the head and cranks it - Sterling is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
David Gomes 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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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 2 wins and 15 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Snowstrinski on that attempt. #CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Snowstrinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Barnes#T2##SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes controlling the position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Barnes's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (9) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (9) Barnes
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold.
Snowstrinski is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here. #T6##SUB#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.#T7#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T8#
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Barnes#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes breaks Snowstrinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (16) Barnes
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Snowstrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Snowstrinski with the active half guard here but Barnes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (21) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snowstrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 10.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fraumilch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibrahim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibrahim 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: Fraumilch (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Fraumilch tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#T1#
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Fraumilch trying to control from the bottom.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Fraumilch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fraumilch tries to get out of the position.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Fraumilch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fraumilch! Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ibrahim wants to take Fraumilch's back here but Fraumilch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ibrahim controlling from mount.
Ibrahim looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Fraumilch tries to hold on but Ibrahim postures up.
Fraumilch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fraumilch is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Fraumilch to control.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibrahim on the ground.
Ibrahim looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fraumilch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Fraumilch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Fraumilch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fraumilch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.
Fraumilch is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Fraumilch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fraumilch struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Fraumilch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fraumilch is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fraumilch, who protects the arm well.
Fraumilch is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Fraumilch is working away.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Fraumilch struggling a bit here.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Fraumilch is defending well.
Fraumilch is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Fraumilch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Fraumilch isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fraumilch tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Fraumilch's face as Ibrahim controls the position.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fraumilch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T10#
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Fraumilch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fraumilch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.#T11#
Fraumilch is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
You can see the frustration on Fraumilch's face as Ibrahim controls the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T12#
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working.
Fraumilch being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fraumilch tries to improve position but can't.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Fraumilch tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fraumilch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Fraumilch! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fraumilch (4) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is sitting in close to Ibrahim's body. Ibrahim has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fraumilch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fraumilch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ibrahim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Ahmad Ibrahim 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Henry Tudor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tudor closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Tudor up, before dumping him to the ground. Tudor manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tudor (0) vs (2) Chai
Tudor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tudor trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai passes Tudor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tudor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Tudor is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is thwarting Tudor's attempts to control the position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Tudor trying to control from the bottom.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tudor is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai not doing much here.
#T3#
Tudor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai controlling the action here.
Tudor is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tudor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Tudor is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tudor is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tudor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB#
Tudor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #SUB#
Tudor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tudor (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the position. #T6#
Tudor is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tudor tries to improve position but can't.
Tudor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tudor (4) vs (5) Chai
Chai breaks Tudor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tudor (4) vs (7) Chai
Tudor trying to control the position.
Tudor wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tudor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Tudor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#SUB#
Tudor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tudor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Tudor in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tudor (6) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Tudor trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai pulls Tudor in close to prevent any damage.
Tudor wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T10#
Tudor wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tudor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tudor trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai controlling Tudor's posture. #T11#
Tudor wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Tudor wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to keep Tudor in close.
Tudor wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T12#
Tudor being controlled here momentarily.
Tudor is stalling in the full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tudor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tudor (6) vs (9) Chai#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tudor holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai stays in close to Tudor's body and controls the position.
Tudor controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #SUB#
Tudor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai prevents Tudor from improving his position.#T14#
Tudor wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tudor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tudor is working hard here to advance position.
Tudor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tudor (6) vs (12) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai working away.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 6.
A victorious Olyksandr Chai 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dew on his heels. He'll look to pass Dew's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Dew
Lynar passes Dew's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dew is trying to control but can't.
Lynar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura but Dew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura here.
Dew tries to roll over but Lynar keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Dew has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dew's guard.
Dew trying to hold on to Lynar's head to control him but Lynar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lynar is working for a kimura but Dew is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynar is thwarting Dew's attempts to control the position.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lynar is trying to work for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
Dew is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Dew tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Dew is refusing to be controlled, as Lynar sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lynar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dew to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dew 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.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dew has his feet on Lynar's thighs here. He's pushed Lynar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lynar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Dew! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots and misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomes's legs.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T3#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well. #T4#
Barnes working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Barnes
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gomes passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes looking to control.
#T8#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Barnes is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (15) Barnes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#T11#
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (18) Barnes
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
Barnes is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T13#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
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 (6) vs (18) Barnes#T14#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Freddy Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hageman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hageman lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Hageman
Gambini controlling Hageman's posture. #SUB2#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Gambini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gambini manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Gambini's guard.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Hageman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini trying to advance position but Hageman counters by regaining guard.
Gambini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard.
Hageman gets full guard.#T3#
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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Hageman
Gambini controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.
Gambini'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.#T6#
Hageman wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
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.
Gambini continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Gambini forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (2) Hageman
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hageman trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8##T9#
Hageman is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Hageman right now.
#T10##T11#
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Hageman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Hageman trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
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.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Gambini continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gino Gambini 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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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solo sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Chai
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai controlling the action here.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. #T2#
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Solo is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo wants to control the action here but instead Chai manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Chai
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo prevents Chai from taking his back.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but instead Solo manages to regain half guard.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Solo gets back to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Chai 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.
Solo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Solo has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Solo trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Solo trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Chai wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (8) Chai#T11#
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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 trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo prevents Chai from improving position. #T12#
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Solo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai taking a breather here. #T13#
Solo is looking to reverse the position.
Chai working away.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (4) vs (8) Chai
Chai can't escape the position.
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14##SUB#
Solo tightening his grip on Chai, looking for the choke.
Chai tries to break free.
Chai just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Solo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Leonardinho Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.#CL#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheese drops back down to his feet.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Eric Cheese.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Cheese's legs. Cheese is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Cheese
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Cheese 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cheese has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Cheese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cheese 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.
Cheese postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes 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: Barnes (4) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it. #T3#
Cheese keeping control of the position.
Cheese is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Cheese won't allow it. #T4#
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Cheese
Who's going to make the next move?
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheese rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Cheese! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Cheese#T5#
Cheese's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controlling the position.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Cheese pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is trying to hold Cheese in close to prevent damage but Cheese has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to control here.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes continues to stall.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Cheese#T9#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (9) vs (8) Cheese
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Barnes tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
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.
Cheese prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (11) Cheese
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Cheese controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
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 has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cheese avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
Cheese has good solid back control here.
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cheese controlling the positon.
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cheese's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (11) Cheese#T13#
Cheese controlling Barnes's posture.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. |
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