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SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jargon gets a clinch. #TD#
Slamister lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (0) Jargon
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon pulls Slamister in close to prevent any damage.
Slamister won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Jargon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slamister is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Jargon looking for subs off his back but Slamister has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slamister is controlling the pace.
Slamister wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Slamister is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Slamister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Slamister really is a fat lump.#T2#
Slamister wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Slamister controlling the pace.
Slamister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jargon trying to control here.
Jargon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (2) vs (4) Jargon#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slamister is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Jargon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jargon controlling the position well here. Slamister rolled but Jargon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Slamister tries to break free.
Jargon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Jargon 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.
Jargon not allowing Slamister to control his hands. #T4##SUB2#
Jargon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slamister knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slamister for a finish. #SUB2#
Jargon working for the choke. #SUB2#
Jargon 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, Slamister has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Slamister 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 Jargon gets his way!
Slamister is trying to break free.
Slamister looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jargon.
Jargon keeps control of the position as Slamister tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Jargon is persistently looking for the submission but Slamister is defending it well.
Jargon controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Slamister fending off the submission attempt from Jargon.
Slamister tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Jargon controlling the position easily from mount.
Slamister tries to hold on but Jargon postures up.
Slamister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slamister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jargon content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jargon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Jargon is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jargon.
Jargon tries to control but Slamister wriggling away.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Jargon controlling the position easily from mount.
Slamister wants to hold on but Jargon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon fails to advance to Slamister's back.
Jargon controlling the pace for now.
Slamister is trying to escape the mount.
Jargon controlling the position easily from mount.
Jargon trying to control but Slamister is having none of it. #T9#
Slamister is looking to improve his position but Jargon isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Jargon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slamister is now in Jargon's guard. A big mistake from Jargon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (4) vs (4) Jargon
Slamister won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Slamister passes into half guard.
Slamister is breathing heavily.
Slamister is trying to control. Jargon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Jargon gets full guard.
Slamister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jargon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jargon wants to sweep here but Slamister controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jargon holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jargon managing to control the position.
Slamister won't allow Jargon to sweep him here. #T12#
Slamister is looking to pass into half guard but Jargon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jargon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (4) vs (6) Jargon
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Jargon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Jargon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Jargon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon passes Slamister's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jargon seems content to control.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Slamister is defending well. #T14#
Jargon controlling the action here.
Slamister tries to roll over but Jargon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jargon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slamister tries to get to full guard but Jargon has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jargon wins on points by 6 to 4.
Melinos Jargon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Harris gets a clinch. #TD2#
Souza jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Souza controlling Harris's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Souza keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Souza wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Souza pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harris wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza managing to control the position. #T2#
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Souza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Souza pulls Harris in to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#SUB#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#SUB2#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (3) vs (0) Souza
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Souza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Souza trying to control but Harris postures up.
Souza is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.
Souza tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.#T6#
Souza won't allow Harris to pass to mount. #SUB#
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza managing to control the position.
Souza is continuing to stall.#T7#
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Souza pulls Harris in to control the position.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (6) vs (0) Souza
Souza is trying to improve his position.
Souza looks winded!#T8##SUB#
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away. #T9#
Harris is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Souza is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is holding Harris down, trying to stall.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #T10#
Souza is holding Harris down, trying to stall.
Souza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Harris easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (8) vs (0) Souza
Souza tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza gets back to half guard.#T11#
Souza tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it. #SUB2#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Souza is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza gets full guard.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Harris trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #T13#
Harris won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (11) vs (0) Souza
Harris working away.
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Souza tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Souza prevents Harris from improving position.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Souza has one of Harris's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza stops Harris from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dramos tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Dramos pushes him off.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dramos after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (0) vs (2) Simmons#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Dramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Simmons from advancing position. #T1#
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Dramos is positioning himself well to prevent Simmons advancing to mount.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (4) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control the hands but Dramos breaks the grip.
Dramos 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#
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
#T2##SUB#
Dramos is looking for the choke from the back position but Simmons is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dramos looking to break Simmons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simmons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dramos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dramos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dramos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dramos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simmons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dramos is hanging on to Simmons's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Simmons defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simmons tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Dramos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Simmons breaks Dramos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Simmons#SUB#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Simmons trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! Dramos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dramos manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into Dramos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos wants to improve his position but instead Simmons has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Dramos is trying is best to control the position here.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for a kimura but Dramos is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Dramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Dramos is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
#SUB#
Dramos has his feet on Simmons's thighs here. He's pushed Simmons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Dramos! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Dresner is trying to drag Gerbandi to the mat but Gerbandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gerbandi jumps into guard, dragging Dresner to the mat.
Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Dresner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Dresner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dresner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dresner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smiff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Smiff
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smiff is posturing up here but Soderberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smiff tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smiff has to tap! Slick submission there by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dew doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Dew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Dew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dew dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Dew's head and hops out.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dew is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barnes has picked Dew up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Barnes
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes prevents Dew from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Dew is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Dew regains half guard.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Dew is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Dew trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control. Dew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dew tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Dew trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Dew is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Dew gets back to full guard.
Dew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes 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 Dew. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (8) Barnes#T4#
Dew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dew is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Dew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Dew's body. Dew has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Dew! |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Atkinson is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Atkinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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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 7 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodeo tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Rhodeo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Torres forces Rhodeo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 25 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Jagonoy. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
Jagonoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gambini. #TD2#
Jagonoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gambini is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Jagonoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini is doing well to control the position and prevent Jagonoy from advancing to side control.
Jagonoy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gambini makes his way to full guard, as Jagonoy worked for a kimura.
#T2#
Gambini is controlling Jagonoy's posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambini controlling Jagonoy's posture.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini has Jagonoy pulled in close to control his posture.
Jagonoy pushes down on Gambini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jagonoy prevents Gambini from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Jagonoy seems to be working for a kimura but Gambini defends the submission attempt.
Gambini gets full guard.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagonoy is looking to advance position but Gambini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (2) Jagonoy
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini controlling his opponent. #T5#
Jagonoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Gambini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jagonoy is holding on tight.
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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jagonoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gambini controlling from mount.
Jagonoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jagonoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Jagonoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini wants to take Jagonoy's back but he can't do it this time.
Gambini controlling his opponent. #T9#
Jagonoy tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Jagonoy tries to hold on but Gambini pushes him away.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Jagonoy is trying to escape the mount but Gambini keeps good control and instead manages to take Jagonoy's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (7) vs (2) Jagonoy
Gambini has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Jagonoy right now.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.#T11#
Jagonoy tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Jagonoy buck him off.
Jagonoy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Gambini.
Gambini moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (10) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Jagonoy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambini.
Jagonoy can't escape the position.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambini continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Jagonoy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Jagonoy buck him off. #T14#
Jagonoy tries to break free.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jagonoy is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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.
In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling from mount. #T1#
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving position. #T2#
Barnes is trying to move to mount but Kersikov reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Kersikov
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T5#
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (11) vs (10) Kersikov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Barnes. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Barnes passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Kersikov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov 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.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Kersikov#T12#
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (17) Kersikov
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 16.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov 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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