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SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ishida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ishida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Ishida
Ishida is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Ishida off! Ishida jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ishida forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ishida prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Ishida is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Ishida 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.
#SUB2#
Ishida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Ishida steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ishida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (2) Smith#T1#
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (2) Smith
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Harris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Smith tries to break free.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harris has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Harris is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Smith has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Harris has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Smith taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Harris doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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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 11 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerbandi sprawls well. Gerbandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerbandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerbandi down to the mat. Gerbandi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerbandi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerbandi, which made it look bad.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gerbandi feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Gerbandi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Russell
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Russell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gerbandi has picked Russell up and slammed him! Russell can't keep hold of the triangle and Gerbandi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Russell#T2#
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well. #T3#
Russell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi taking a breather here.
Gerbandi'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.#T4#
Further stalling from Gerbandi.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Russell is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Russell is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Russell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi 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.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Russell trying to control here.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Russell defends it.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Russell
Russell being controlled for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi controlling the position. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manning wants to clinch up but Shah keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Manning gets a double leg takedown into Shah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Shah
Shah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now.
Manning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Shah#SUB#
Manning is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning in the domination position with Shah hanging on.#T1##SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Shah is defending well. #SUB#
Manning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Manning goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manning's guard! Nice work there by Shah! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (5) vs (2) Shah
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (7) vs (2) Shah
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (10) vs (2) Shah
Manning working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shah is looking to reverse the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manning has hold of Shah's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shah tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Manning cranks the arm and Shah screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shah, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Manning!
An intense looking George Manning took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Peyton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai won't allow Peyton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Peyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Peyton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chai seems to have locked his on tight now - Peyton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Mohammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Mohammad gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Mohammad is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mohammad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is not content to let Mohammad control the position.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Mohammad controls from the top position.#T1#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mohammad trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mohammad's best efforts.
Gracie trying to control but Mohammad postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mohammad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Mohammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T2#
Gracie trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mohammad's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammad controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie 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! Mohammad rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Mohammad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loma Gracie!
A relieved looking Loma Gracie 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spanks on his heels. He'll look to pass Spanks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spanks looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai prevents Spanks from improving his position.#T1#
Spanks is still trying to improve position.
Spanks is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanks avoid being mounted?
Chai not doing much here.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spanks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Spanks#T2#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Spanks moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Spanks
Chai pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai has his hands on Spanks's head, controlling the position.
Spanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Spanks
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai postures up.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.#T6#
Spanks wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks has Chai pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Spanks has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai prevents Spanks from improving his position.#T7#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Chai not doing much here.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well. #T8#
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai controlling the action here. #SUB#
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spanks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardinho Chai!
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble looking to score a takedown here. Gaul is defending well but Goble drives through and ends up in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Goble is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Gaul controlling the position for now.
Well, if Goble 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.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble controls the position.
Gaul isn't going anywhere.
Gaul wants to control but Goble postures up.#T6#
Goble trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Goble just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gaul tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Goble tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well. #T11#
Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble happy to just control the position for now.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (14) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaul tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Goble is staying active.
Goble prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (17) vs (0) Gaul#T13#
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaul prevents Goble from getting a body triangle.
Goble has good solid back control here.
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Gaul trying to control the hands but Goble won't let him.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Goble is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Goble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Shane Goble, 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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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 14 wins and 12 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soderberg is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg controlling Atkinson's posture. #SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Soderberg#T4#
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson has knee on belly momentarily but Soderberg bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Soderberg gets full guard.#T8#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Atkinson is trying to move to mount but Soderberg reverses beautifully and ends up in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
#T9#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atkinson defend it? Soderberg steps over the head and cranks it - Atkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cheese sprawls well initially but Dew persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Dew
Dew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dew wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dew trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #SUB2#
Dew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dew. #T1##SUB2#
Dew wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dew. #SUB2#
Dew seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Dew wants to advance to full mount but Cheese doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Dew has gone for a leg lock! Cheese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (2) Dew
Dew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cheese is now in half guard. #T3#
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew is trying is best to control the position here.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dew looking for a sweep. Not yet Dew, not yet.
Cheese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dew keeping full guard, as Cheese tries to pass.
Dew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.#T4#
Dew keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully.
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.
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?
Dew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Dew trying to control the position here.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cheese trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom.
Dew is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Dew is keeping the position.
Dew working a defensive guard but Cheese passes into half guard.
Dew wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Dew
Dew wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Dew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese working away.
Cheese slows the pace down.
Dew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Dew 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 (4) Dew
Cheese desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dew moves into full mount! Cheese won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (7) Dew#SUB2#
Dew 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 Dew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Dew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8##SUB2#
Dew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cheese is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Cheese prevents Dew from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Dew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cheese has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dew but great work by Cheese. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (9) vs (7) Dew
Dew is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Cheese working away.
Dew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dew is holding Cheese down, trying to stall.#T11#
Cheese wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy.
Dew is trying to improve his position.
Dew wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese is looking to take a break and control but Dew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Dew keeps trying to improve his position.
Cheese is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dew will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy.
Dew struggling a bit here.#T13#
Cheese taking a breather here.
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.
Dew 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 (9) vs (11) Dew
Cheese tries to escape but Dew has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Dew 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, Cheese has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Dew is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cheese knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cheese for a finish. #T14#
Cheese trying to control the hands but Dew won't let him. #SUB2#
Cheese 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 Dew gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dew wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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