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SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Obolensky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuningas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Obolensky gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Obolensky (4) vs (0) Kuningas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuningas is controlling Obolensky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Obolensky is looking to pass Kuningas's guard but actually Kuningas recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obolensky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Obolensky uses his free foot to push down on Kuningas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (7) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Obolensky has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Obolensky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuningas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuningas and Obolensky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Obolensky tries to advance to mount but Kuningas instead regains half guard.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well. #SUB#
Obolensky 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.
Obolensky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obolensky is working away from the top position though.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Obolensky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obolensky passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (10) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB#
Obolensky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuningas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Obolensky but great work by Kuningas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Obolensky (10) vs (4) Kuningas
Obolensky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Obolensky gets back to full guard.
Obolensky looking for a sweep. Not yet Obolensky, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Obolensky has his foot on Kuningas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuningas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas pushes down on Obolensky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obolensky regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obolensky 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.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Obolensky keeps moving.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
Kuningas stands and throws Obolensky's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (10) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obolensky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obolensky keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Obolensky has an active guard here but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Obolensky gets full guard.#SUB#
Kuningas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obolensky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuningas has managed to get both his arms back between Obolensky's legs - danger averted.
Obolensky tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Obolensky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obolensky keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obolensky is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (12) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (15) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky tries to move to full mount but Kuningas actually manages to regain half guard. #T5#
Obolensky wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas wants to control but Obolensky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obolensky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kuningas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Obolensky tries to pass.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Obolensky from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Obolensky momentarily but Obolensky frees himself. #SUB2#
Kuningas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obolensky defends well.#T6#
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obolensky is one step ahead there.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obolensky looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (15) vs (9) Kuningas
Kuningas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (15) vs (12) Kuningas
Obolensky is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obolensky is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Obolensky is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obolensky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obolensky is trying to work for a sweep but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Obolensky (15) vs (14) Kuningas
Obolensky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Obolensky is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Obolensky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obolensky is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (17) vs (14) Kuningas#T8#
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obolensky slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Obolensky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Obolensky seems to be looking for submissions.
Obolensky trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obolensky is working away from the top position though.
Obolensky trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Kuningas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Obolensky trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Obolensky wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Obolensky won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Obolensky content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kuningas has locked up a guillotine! Kuningas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Obolensky is holding on here and Kuningas must be using up a lot of energy. Obolensky has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kuningas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Heliogabale clinches with his opponent.
Heliogabale fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Slamister has hold of one of Heliogabale's legs. Heliogabale is fighting the takedown attempt but Slamister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Slamister
Slamister content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Slamister's head to control his posture.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Slamister stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Slamister's head. It's preventing any offense from Slamister, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Slamister trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom. #T2#
Heliogabale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heliogabale controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Slamister 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.
Heliogabale managing to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slamister is now in half guard. #T3#
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Slamister keeps him under control.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Slamister controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale is controlling Slamister's posture.
Slamister preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slamister is defending well. Heliogabale quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slamister has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Heliogabale celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sardon Heliogabale! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pilkington looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Souza (0) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington slips nicely into half guard.
Souza trying to control here.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Pilkington has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pilkington seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza won't allow Pilkington to pass to mount.
Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilkington won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pilkington is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
Souza wants to control but Pilkington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pilkington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pilkington to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Souza still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Souza has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (4) vs (2) Pilkington
Souza controls the position.
Souza trying to control the action but Pilkington is working from the bottom.
Pilkington struggling a bit here.#T2#
Pilkington tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura but Pilkington is defending well.
Pilkington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Souza moves into full mount! Pilkington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (7) vs (2) Pilkington#T3#
Pilkington is trying to escape the mount.
Pilkington is still trying to improve position.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza looking to take Pilkington's back but Pilkington rolls and after a scramble, Pilkington ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Pilkington to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (7) vs (4) Pilkington#SUB2#
Pilkington has gone for a leg lock! Souza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pilkington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (9) vs (4) Pilkington#T4#
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilkington is keeping the position for now.
Pilkington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Pilkington trying to control the position.
#T5#
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilkington is keeping the position for now.
Souza trying to control but Pilkington is working from the bottom. #T6#
Pilkington trying to control the position.
Pilkington trying to control the position here.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza is really struggling to control Pilkington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.#T7#
Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Pilkington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (9) vs (6) Pilkington
Pilkington looking to pass the guard.
Souza controlling Pilkington's posture.
Pilkington postures up.
#SUB2#
Pilkington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Souza has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (11) vs (6) Pilkington#SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pilkington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (11) vs (8) Pilkington
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Souza 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: Souza (13) vs (8) Pilkington
Pilkington trying to control here.
Pilkington is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Pilkington won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Pilkington trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pilkington controlling the position well.
Souza prevents Pilkington from improving his position.
Pilkington wants to control the action here but instead Souza manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (16) vs (8) Pilkington
Pilkington is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza looking to control but Pilkington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Souza mounts Pilkington! Really nice guard pass there!
Souza looking to control but Pilkington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pilkington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pilkington wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Souza is stalling here. Pilkington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pilkington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (16) vs (12) Pilkington
Souza is trying to control Pilkington's posture but Pilkington avoids it. #SUB2#
Pilkington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pilkington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pilkington is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pilkington wants to pass to mount but Souza is defending the position.
Souza tries to roll over but Pilkington keeps him under control.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pilkington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pilkington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (20) vs (12) Pilkington
Souza is hanging on to Pilkington's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Pilkington is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Souza go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pilkington fending off the submission attempt from Souza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smiff pinned against the cage. Smiff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mack won't allow it.
Smiff controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff trying to control but Mack is having none of it. #T1#
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Smiff moves to his opponent's back but Mack bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Smiff. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff trying to control the position.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Mack is not content to let Smiff control the position.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mack wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it. #SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mack still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mack has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mack (6) vs (7) Smiff#SUB#
Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy. #T5#
Mack is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Mack advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (8) vs (7) Smiff
Mack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mack trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T6#
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack looking to control but Smiff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Mack wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Mack wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Mack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mack controlling from the full mount.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB#
Mack is working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff frees his head quite easily.
Smiff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Mack wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount but Mack keeps good control and instead manages to take Smiff's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mack (11) vs (7) Smiff#SUB#
Mack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiff for a finish.
Smiff trying to control but not successfully.
Will Mack go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB#
Mack is looking for the choke from the back position but Smiff is controlling his hands well.
Smiff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smiff avoid being mounted?
Smiff looks winded!#T12#
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff trying to control here.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Mack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smiff is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Mack is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
Mack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Smiff moves into full guard.
Mack controlling from the top position.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mack controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Levesque counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rick! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (0) vs (4) Levesque
Rick stops Levesque from passing to mount.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (0) vs (6) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque tries to control but Rick wriggling away. #T1#
Rick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but Rick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (6) Levesque
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (2) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB2#
Levesque is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rick tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Levesque 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, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Levesque 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, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rick breaks Levesque's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (4) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rick has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levesque wants to sweep but Rick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (10) Levesque#T3#
Rick wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (7) vs (12) Levesque
Levesque wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Rick is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Levesque pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (15) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Levesque wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Levesque won't allow Rick to sweep him here. #T5#
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Rick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet. #T6#
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levesque passes into half guard. #T7#
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (15) Levesque
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque working for submissions but it's allowed Rick to get to half guard.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rick 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.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Rick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levesque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rick.
Rick wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it. #T9#
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Rick has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levesque has his hands on Rick's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Rick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rick eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (9) vs (19) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rick escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (11) vs (19) Levesque
Rick passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (19) Levesque#SUB#
Rick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11#
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (14) vs (21) Levesque
Levesque passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (16) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Rick won't allow Levesque to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick preventing the sweep.
Levesque looks winded!#T12#
Rick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rick wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque 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: Rick (16) vs (26) Levesque#T14##SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
Levesque pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levesque wins on points by 26 to 16.
A very excited looking Miles Levesque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 5 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Toryiama moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Toryiama successfully pulls guard.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toryiama trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toryiama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toryiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Toryiama is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
Kuang trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toryiama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Toryiama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toryiama is trying to keep Kuang in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang stays in close to Toryiama's body and controls the position.
Toryiama keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kuang wants to control from the top but Toryiama keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toryiama holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Toryiama working for a triangle but Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang stays in close to Toryiama's body and controls the position. #T4#
Toryiama looking to control.
Toryiama has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Toryiama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuang 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 Toryiama. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Toryiama
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kuang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face as Kuang controls the position.
Toryiama wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #T6#
Toryiama is looking to reverse the position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom.
Kuang working away.
Toryiama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Toryiama gets back to half guard.
Kuang prevents Toryiama from improving his position.
Toryiama is not content to let Kuang control the position.
Toryiama 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#
Kuang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toryiama trying to control but Kuang postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Toryiama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Toryiama is defending the position. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toryiama defends it well.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9##SUB2#
Toryiama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Toryiama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toryiama is looking to improve his position.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toryiama keeps working.
Toryiama wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#T10#
Toryiama is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toryiama avoid being mounted?
Kuang trying to control from Toryiama's half guard. Toryiama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toryiama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuang stacks Toryiama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (6) vs (0) Toryiama
Toryiama tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toryiama keeps working. #T11#
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toryiama is looking for a sweep.
Toryiama is trying to control Kuang's posture but Kuang avoids it.
Kuang gets to mount! Toryiama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (8) vs (0) Toryiama
Kuang tries to control but Toryiama wriggling away. #T12#
Toryiama regains half guard.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Toryiama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toryiama manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Toryiama looking for a guillotine here but Kuang defends easily.
Toryiama trying to control the position here. #T13#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Toryiama has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Toryiama is retaining full guard.
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Kuang won't allow Toryiama to sweep him here.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toryiama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuang controls the pace.
Toryiama pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toryiama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (8) vs (2) Toryiama
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nedry Kuang 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drago to the mat! Drago manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mason uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Mason
Drago tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Mason slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason 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. #T5#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Mason
Mason is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position. #T8#
Mason taking a breather here.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago stops Mason from passing to mount.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (10) Mason
Drago can't escape the position.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Mason trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB2#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Mason passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason not doing much here.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (13) Mason
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 13 to 0.
After the big win, Bea Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynar (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lynar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (0) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Lynar trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynar's legs. #T3#
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynar (4) vs (9) Kersikov
Lynar keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lynar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lynar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lynar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
#SUB#
Lynar looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Lynar tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.#SUB#
Lynar 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, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB#
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB#
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynar. #T6##SUB#
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into Lynar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Lynar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lynar's control of his arms but Lynar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov postures up.
#SUB#
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10##SUB#
Lynar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Lynar seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Lynar prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position. #T11#
Lynar struggling a bit here.
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Lynar looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (4) vs (16) Kersikov
Lynar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Lynar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lynar looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (4) vs (19) Kersikov
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynar is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lynar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (4) vs (22) Kersikov
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.
Lynar is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Lynar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar tries to break free.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Lynar wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 22 to 4.
An out of breath Nykolai Kersikov 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gambini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriguez on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriguez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Gambini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gambini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Gambini passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Well, if Gambini 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.
Gambini uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (11) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (14) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Gambini trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Gambini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (17) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Gambini taking a breather here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Gambini working away.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gambini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (17) vs (4) Rodriguez
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gambini can't escape the position.
Gambini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez 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.
Gambini tries to reverse the position but Rodriguez maintains control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has control of Gambini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gambini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gambini has worked his arm free - good work by Gambini!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13##SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Gambini is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gambini holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, 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.
Gregory Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Banner has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) Gaul
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (9) vs (0) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul is in a bad position with Banner working for a choke. Gaul manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (2) Gaul
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T2#
Banner wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banner tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.#T4#
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Gaul#T5#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul pulls Banner in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (14) vs (2) Gaul
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs. #T6#
Banner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul is not content to let Banner control the position. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (16) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gaul tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gaul is holding on tight.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Gaul bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (16) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #T9#
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul prevents Banner from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner trying to control here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Banner wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Banner has his hands on Gaul's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner 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: Banner (18) vs (4) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Roddy Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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