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SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mimo Mosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mosa (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall has gone for a leg lock! Mosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mosa (2) vs (2) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mosa uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (5) vs (2) Grandall
Mosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grandall! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mosa (7) vs (2) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall is trying to reverse the position but instead Mosa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mosa (10) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall tries to roll but Mosa sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grandall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mosa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (13) vs (2) Grandall#T1#
Grandall has given up his back. Will we see Mosa going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mosa (16) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Grandall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mosa doesn't have the hooks in and Grandall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mosa (16) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mosa's guard.
Mosa is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Grandall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (16) vs (7) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Grandall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mosa and Grandall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mosa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mosa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grandall yanks on the arm and Mosa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall! |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side#TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith 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#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T2#
Smith passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T5#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Sanchez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Smith is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not doing much here.
#T9##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura here but Sanchez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Smith is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown but Sticks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sardon Heliogabale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sticks decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks managing to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sticks controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
Sticks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heliogabale on the ground.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sticks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is trying desperately to improve position.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away.
Sticks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sticks tries to get out of the position.
Sticks tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sticks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sticks shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
Heliogabale looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heliogabale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but Sticks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sticks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks passes easily into half guard.
Heliogabale has a hand on Sticks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sticks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (3) Heliogabale#T5#
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Heliogabale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks content just to control the position here. #T6#
Heliogabale working to try and regain half guard.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Sticks controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Sticks is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sticks is staying active.#T8#
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Sticks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heliogabale trying to control here.
Sticks prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks stalling. #T9#
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heliogabale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sticks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sticks controlling from the top position. #T10#
Heliogabale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heliogabale 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: Sticks (5) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position. #T11#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Heliogabale is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Heliogabale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Heliogabale keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sticks turns into him and now he's in Heliogabale's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (7) vs (8) Heliogabale
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.
Sticks is looking to advance position but Heliogabale won't allow it. #T14#
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sticks controls the pace.
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 8 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Darkins persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Darkins feints and as Castro raises his hands in defense, Darkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (0) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Darkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darkins being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Castro controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro is pulling down on Darkins's head to control his posture.
Castro keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass. #T1#
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Castro has control of Darkins's left arm, preventing Darkins from doing any damage.
Darkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castro keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Castro is pulling down on Darkins's head to control his posture.
Darkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Castro is pulling down on Darkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Darkins, at least for the moment.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Castro is trying to keep Darkins in close.
Darkins forces his way into half guard.
Darkins is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Castro gets full guard.
Castro pulls Darkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Darkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Darkins passes into half guard.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Darkins postures up.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. #T4#
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Castro seems keen to control Darkins's posture.
Darkins passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins stalling. #SUB2#
Darkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
Castro controlling the position for now.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Castro is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it.
Castro trying to control but Darkins postures up.
Castro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castro trying to hold on to Darkins's head to control him but Darkins postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darkins in particular looking to stall.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away. #SUB2#
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darkins wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darkins is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins stalling.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it. #T7#
Darkins trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Castro won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro controlling the position.
Darkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Castro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (2) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Castro trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Darkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Castro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (2) Darkins
Castro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Castro trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins is not content to let Castro control the position.
Darkins is looking for a sweep.
Castro controlling the position. #T10#
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Darkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Castro wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Castro taking a breather here. #SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castro's best efforts.
Darkins is looking to control Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darkins avoid being mounted?
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darkins tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg. #T12#
Well, if Castro 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.
Castro trying to pass the guard but Darkins defending well.
Darkins tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (8) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.
Darkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Castro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T13#
Darkins is working to get back to half guard.
Castro is looking to work his way around to Darkins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Darkins is working to get back to half guard.
Darkins tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Castro controlling from mount.
Castro wants to control the pace but Darkins is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Darkins is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Darkins 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.
Castro wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins wants to control but Castro passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (11) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins is not content to let Castro control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins is trying to improve his position.
Castro taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avedidteonurmadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edison pinned against the cage. Edison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avedidteonurmadov darts in looking for a takedown but Edison gets double underhooks and turns Avedidteonurmadov into the cage. #TD2#
Edison gets control of Avedidteonurmadov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edison is adopting a defensive guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Avedidteonurmadov postures up.
Avedidteonurmadov looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avedidteonurmadov (0) vs (2) Edison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edison trying to control but Avedidteonurmadov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Edison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avedidteonurmadov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Avedidteonurmadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a triangle but Edison pushes his legs off easily.
Edison forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avedidteonurmadov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avedidteonurmadov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edison is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Edison is trying to control the action in half guard but Avedidteonurmadov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avedidteonurmadov is staying active underneath Edison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Avedidteonurmadov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Addy Edison!
Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov spoke after the fight, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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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 6 wins and 8 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Snowstrinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Cheese sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Cheese clinches up against the cage.
Snowstrinski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cheese is defending well.#TD#
Cheese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cheese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Cheese in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Cheese passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Cheese not doing much here.
#T2#
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheese looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Cheese has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski is looking to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheese controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Snowstrinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese avoids the attempt from Snowstrinski to control.
Cheese controlling from mount. #T7#
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheese has a good base and remains in mount.
Snowstrinski stops Cheese from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.#T8#
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (8) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Cheese content just to control the position here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Snowstrinski is working to get back to half guard.
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snowstrinski tries to control the position but Cheese now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (11) vs (0) Snowstrinski#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cheese is not going to allow Snowstrinski to sit and survive in this position.
Cheese controls the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Cheese just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Cheese is hanging on to Snowstrinski's back as he tries to escape.
Cheese trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snowstrinski doesn't escape.
Cheese not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands.
What can Snowstrinski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Snowstrinski is really stuck here.
Snowstrinski keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
#T13#
Snowstrinski wants to escape the position.
What can Snowstrinski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Snowstrinski wants to escape the position.
Snowstrinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Cheese really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Charles Eric Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lynar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Goble
Lynar wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Goble is trying to keep Lynar in close.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble 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. #T1#
Lynar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lynar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Goble is defending well. Lynar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Goble has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lynar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chancel is in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel postures up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Chancel (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (5) Chai
Chancel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (8) Chai#T6#
Chai tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chancel is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chancel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plant was covering up waiting for the punch and Gaul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaul is pushing down on Plant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plant is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Gaul
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away. #T1#
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Gaul#T2#
Gaul controls the position.
Gaul working away.
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to bench press Gaul off him but Gaul keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plant wants to control but Gaul postures up.#T3#
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul taking a breather here.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has hold of Plant's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Plant tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gaul cranks the arm and Plant screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Plant, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lamban Gaul!
A victorious Lamban Gaul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drago (0) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drago's legs.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is trying to work for a sweep but Philbert has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (6) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Philbert wants to take Drago's back here but Drago is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (9) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Drago right now.
Drago prevents Philbert from getting a body triangle.
Drago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago stops Philbert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Philbert not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (12) Philbert
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert fails to take his opponent's back.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Philbert prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Philbert pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (15) Philbert
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Philbert looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drago to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (18) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Philbert let's go of the attempt for now.
Philbert trying to control.#SUB2#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Philbert.
Drago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Philbert's guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (18) Philbert#T7##SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (20) Philbert
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (23) Philbert
Drago is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Philbert is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (26) Philbert
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Drago's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Drago is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago 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.#T9#
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (29) Philbert
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Drago tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #T11#
Drago 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.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philbert controlling the pace. #T12##SUB#
Drago has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Philbert escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Philbert! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (32) Philbert
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Drago wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #T13##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (35) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Philbert advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (2) vs (37) Philbert
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago can't escape the position.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 37 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert 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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